Clerodendrum inerme (L.) Gaertn.

• Region

  Oceania

• Country

  Vanuatu

• State/Province

  Tafea

• County/Municipio

  Whitesands Tanna Area Council

• Locality

  Tanna Island, Southeast Tanna, Iarofi/Kounarevan area (between Iatukwei and Imaki), on road leading to Kahirapei Namare (flying fox roost) area.

• Elevation

  Alt. 69 m. (226 ft.)

• Coordinates

  -19.5914, 169.466

• Distribution

  Map all specimens of this taxon

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New York Botanical Garden: NY
Vanuatu National Herbarium: PVNH
The Flora of Vanuatu
(Lamiaceae)
Clerodendrum inerme (L.) Gaertn.
Vanuatu: Tafea Province. Tanna Island. Southeast
Tanna, Iarofi/Kounarevan area (between Iatukwei and
Imaki), on road leading to Kahirapei Ñamare (flying fox
roost) area.
S 19° 35’ 29.2"; E 169° 27’ 58.9"; 69 m elev.
Shrub, 4 m tall. Growing in open, disturbed area along
main trail up from the Coast Road to Ianarawia.
Duplicates: 3.
Gregory M. Plunkett, #3155	March 11,2015
Marika Tuiwawa, Philip Wahe, Sam Nauka, Morris
Kawas, Zero Ervé, Michael J. Balick
A collaboration ofNYBG and PVNH, funded by The Christensen Fund,
The National Geographic Society, and The Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund.
N.V. Ruareng [Nafe]
leaf To relieve constipation, squeeze a handful
of leaves into a half cup of room temperature
water, and drink. It is said the effects are felt
rapidly. Within 10 minutes people often report
bowel movements. The decoction is said to have
a vile taste.
New York Botanical Garden: NY
Vanuatu National Herbarium: PVNH
The Ethnobotany of Vanuatu
Gregory M. Plunkett #3155
Source: Sam Natou (M, 55), Sam Nauka (M, 50), Philip Wahe
(M, 60+)
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