Donax canniformis (G.Forst.) K.Schum.

  • Filed As

    Marantaceae
    Donax canniformis (G.Forst.) K.Schum.

  • Collector(s)

    M. J. Balick 4487 with Michael Balick, Stephen Dahmer, Yadana Desmond, Christopher Kitalong. Additional interview (August 09, 2007): Diladelbai Raphaela Sumang (RS) : (August 13, 2007): Rechiuang Demei Otobed., 07 Aug 2007

  • Location

    Palau. Airai. Ngetkib. Location at exit of trail.

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 207063

    Occurrence ID: 45f97628-b127-4dd1-827e-4c951c0815ed

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  • Region

    Oceania

  • Country

    Palau

  • State/Province

    Airai

  • Locality

    Ngetkib. Location at exit of trail.

  • Coordinates

    7.35445, 134.518

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New York Botanical Garden
Institute of Economic Botany
Plants and People of Palau
Marantaceae
Donax cannaeformis (Forst.f.) K. Schum.
Republic of Palau, Airai State, Ngetkib.
N 07°21.267'	E 134°31.066'
N. V. Temring/Temding [Palauan]
Agroforest.
Herb to 2m tall. Flowers white, fruits green.
Use:
Food - Fruits are edible (RS).
Toys - Scrape the outside part of the stem to make
markings. The stem can also be used as a whistle
for children. (DO)
Comments: Location at exit of trail.
#4487 Michael Balick, Stephen Dahmer, Yadana
Desmond, Christopher Kitalong.
Additional interview (August 09, 2007):
Diladelbai Raphaela Sumang (RS) : (August 13,
2007): Rechiuang Demei Otobed.
August 7, 2007
A research collaboration of the Belau National Museum, the
Community of Oikull, and The New York Botanical Garden
Institute of Economic Botany Fieldwork funded by The V.
Kann Rasmussen Foundation.
NEW YORK BOTANICAL GARDEN
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