Pipturus argenteus (G.Forst.) Wedd.

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Locality Jaluit Atx>ll, Imruj (Imrodj) Islet.
Habitat flat coral rock and sand, entirely planted, to coconuts except several
mangrove depressions; partly occupied by village.
eoi&sion locally. M
Date Aug. 23-24, 1946 Altitude 1>3 m. (estimated)
Coll, F. R. Fosberg No. 26753
Remarks shrub 3 a* tall; fruit white, fleshy;
"arme" inner bark used to make fish lines
U.S.C.C. Economic Survey of Micronesia
NEW YORK BOTANICAL GARDEN
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Urticaceae
Pipturus argenteus (Forst.) Wedd.
Det: K.A.O. Eichhom
Leiden, October 2002
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