Vigna marina (Burm.) Merr.

Emamined for
M Uieron. Ft plaNTS OF THE CAROLINE ISLANDS
PALAU ISLANDS
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Locality Ngeanges (Gaiangas) Island, in Yoo (Sar) Passage just west of
south point of Urukthapel Island
Habitat sandy- flat covered by dense low brushy second:growth forest.
The island is limestone, partially elevated, partially flat coral sapd.
Very common along shore #
Date July 23-24,, 1946 Altitude 1 m. (estimated)
Coll. F. R. Fosberg No. 25776
Remarks Vine, extensively creeping, «climbing in low
bushes; wkeldelel” used medicinally.
U.S.C.C. Economy Survey of Micronesia
04821004