Terminalia samoensis Rech.

  • Filed As

    Combretaceae
    Terminalia samoensis Rech.

  • Collector(s)

    F. R. Fosberg 25777, 23 Jun 1946 - 24 Jun 1946

  • Location

    Palau. Ngeanges (Gaiangas) Island, in Yoo (Sar) Passage just west of south point of Urukthapel Island.

  • Habitat

    Sandy flat covered by dense low brusht secoond-groth forest. The island is limestone, partially elevated, partially flat coral sand. Along beaches. Common.

  • Description

    Small bush, but reaching small tree size; use medicinally. Phenology of specimen: Fruit.

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 02147292

    Occurrence ID: e92a018f-e740-48b2-962b-7980c08dfc05

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  • Region

    Oceania

  • Country

    Palau

  • Locality

    Ngeanges (Gaiangas) Island, in Yoo (Sar) Passage just west of south point of Urukthapel Island

  • Elevation

    Alt. 1 m. (3 ft.)

  • Coordinates

    7.2083, 134.373

  • Coordinate Uncertainty (m)

    394

  • Georeferencing Method

    Georeferencing Quick Reference Guide (Zermoglio et. Georeferenced to the center of Ngeanges Island.

  • Geodetic Datum

    WGS84

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Examined for
Cat. Micron. Pit PLANTS OFtTHE CAROLINE ISLANDS
PALAU ISLANDS
Dei.	Fo*k#ftf	«
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 sand.
Common along beaches*
Date Jvily 23-24, 1946 Altitude* 1 m. (estimated)
Coll. F. R. Fosberg No. 25777
Remarks Small bush, but reaching small tree size;
l*esemiM used medicinally.
U.S.C.C. Economic Survey of Micronesia
02147292