Vigna marina (Burm.) Merr.

• Region

  Oceania

• Country

  Vanuatu

• State/Province

  Tafea

• County/Municipio

  West Tanna Area Council

• Locality

  Tanna Island. Loukweria Village

• Elevation

  Alt. 176 m. (577 ft.)

• Coordinates

  -19.4958, 169.263

• Distribution

  Map all specimens of this taxon

PAL
ISI
New York Botanical Garden: NY
Vanuatu National Herbarium: PVNH
The Flora of Vanuatu
(Fabaceae)
Vigna marina (Burm.) Merr.
Vanuatu: Tafea Province. Tanna Island. West Tanna,
Loukweria Village.
S 19° 29’ 45"; E 169° 15’ 48"; 176 m elev.
Vine ground cover, flowers yellow, fruits green. DNA,
digital image. Duplicates: 6.
Michael J. Balick, #4793	December 5,2015
R. Sean Thackurdeen, Thomas J. Dovo, Leo Feimaga,
Sam Natuoa, Philemon Ala, Frazier Alo
A collaboration ofNYBG and PVNH, funded by The Christensen Fund,
The National Geographic Society, and The Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund.
N.V. Nulmera [Natuar]
leaf When a baby has a fever, squeeze 1 handful
of leaves into a small amount of water. The baby
or even grown children should drink this 4x daily
until the fever goes away.
leaf When a person is tired, chew 1 handful of
leaves with a few pieces of coconut meat, then
rub all over body. Leave on for 10-15 minutes
then wash off-the person will feel stronger and
work harder. This is the sort of remedy a person
could use after working in the fields.
Source: Lui Noamel (m, 52), Joe Natuma (m, 73), David Tao
(M, 63), Jack Iawiah (m, 5i), Natua Harry (F, 45)
New York Botanical Garden: NY
Vanuatu National Herbarium: PVNH
The Ethnobotany of Vanuatu
Michael J. Balick #4793
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