Wikstroemia indica (L.) C.A.Mey.

• Region

  Oceania

• Country

  Vanuatu

• State/Province

  Tafea

• County/Municipio

  South West Tanna Area Council

• Locality

  Tanna Island, Mount Tukosmera area (lower slopes).

• Elevation

  Alt. 450 m. (1476 ft.)

• Coordinates

  -19.5807, 169.357

• Distribution

  Map all specimens of this taxon

BOTANICAL
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New York Botanical Garden: NY
Vanuatu National Herbarium: PVNH
The Ethnobotany of Vanuatu
Gregory M. Plunkett #3343
N.V. Kwammasikum [Nawai]
stem A branch of this plant is often used to wrap
around one’s head for decoration. This plant is
chosen as it is easy to remove the outer bark,
making it pliable and easy to work.
Source: Jean Iaruwaing (m, 60)
Wikstroemia indica (L.) C.A. Mey.
Vanuatu: Tafea Province. Tanna Island. Southwest
Tanna, Mount Tukosmera area (lower slopes).
S 19° 34’ 50.7"; E 169° 21’ 26.7"; 450 m elev.
Shrub, 2 m tall. Flowers yellow-green. Growing in
secondary forest near paddock close to Itaua (along trail
from Yerutana to Tukosmera). DNA, digital image.
Duplicates: 6.
Gregory M. Plunkett, #3343	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 of NYBG 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
The Flora of Vanuatu
(Thymelaeaceae)