Pipturus argenteus (G.Forst.) Wedd.

U.S.C.C. Economic Survey of Micronesia
Urticaceae
Pipturus argenteus (Forst.) Wedd.
Det.: K.A.O. Eichhom
Leiden, October 2002
Remarks Shrub two to three meters tall* Leaves
whitish beneath* Native name "aroma*M
The inner bark is used for fish lines*
for
PI
PLANTS OF THE CAROLINE ISLANDS
HALL ISLANDS
8^.1» & Fotherq
Locality Nomwin Atoll, Nomwin Island.
Habitat
Date
Cora! sand and rock substratum with luxuriant forest of coconuts,
breadfruit, and other trees, with dense undergrowth of Polypodium,
Nephrolepis, Wedelia, and several shrubs, laced with Piper and
Canavalia, fringed with Scaevola, Messerschmidia, etc.f
Occasional toward outer beach.
May 29, 1946	Altitude 1-2 m..
(estimated)
Coll. P. R. Fosberg No. 24566
NEW YORK BOTANjCAL GARDEN
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