Faradaya lehuntei (Horne) A.C.Sm.

• Region

  Oceania

• Country

  Vanuatu

• State/Province

  Tafea

• County/Municipio

  South West Tanna Area Council

• Locality

  Tanna Island, Mount Tukosmera area (lower slopes).

• Elevation

  Alt. 600 m. (1969 ft.)

• Coordinates

  -19.5803, 169.369

• Distribution

  Map all specimens of this taxon

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New York Botanical Garden: NY
Vanuatu National Herbarium: PVNH
The Ethnobotany of Vanuatu
Gregory M. Plunkett #3323
N.V. Nuhapam [Nawai]
leaf Used for gardening practices, especially
taro. Two to three leaves are placed in the cav-
ity where taro is planted. Afterwards the taro is
planted on top of the leaves. This practice is con-
sidered to fortify the plant.
Source: Jean Iaruwaing (M, 60)
The Flora of Vanuatu
(Lamiaceae)
Faradaya lehuntei (Home ex Baker) A.C. Sm.
Vanuatu: Tafea Province. Tanna Island. Southwest
Tanna, Mount Tukosmera area (lower slopes).
S 19° 34’ 49.2"; E 169° 22’ 06.7"; 600 m elev.
Liana, stem girth 3 cm. Flowers white, fruits green to
red. Growing in rain forest damaged by Cyclone Pam
(previously primary forest). DNA, digital image.
Duplicates: 6.
Gregory M. Plunkett, #3323	April 25,2016
Marika Tuiwawa, Philemon Ala, Alexis Taknik Tupun,
Frazer Alo, Jean-Pascal Wahe, Samuel Herwaen Kemah,
Madeleine Manke Kemah, Napuar David
A collaboration ofNYBG and PVNH, funded by The Christensen Fund,
The National Geographic Society, and The Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund.
New York Botanical Garden: NY
Vanuatu National Herbarium: PVNH