Alyxia stellata (J.R.Forst. & G.Forst.) Roem. & Schult.

• Region

  Oceania

• Country

  Niue

• Locality

  6 mi. e. of Alofi.

• Elevation

  Alt. 65 m. (213 ft.)

• Coordinates

  -19.0588, -169.832

• Coordinate Uncertainty (m)

  9273

• Georeferencing Method

  Georeferencing Quick Reference Guide, Version 2012. Coordinates of Alofi were located. Linear extent was calculated as the distance between coordinates and farthest expanse of city. Offset information (6 mi E) entered into MaNIS Georef. Calc. to find offset coordinates and uncertainty.

• Geodetic Datum

  WGS84

• Location Notes

  [Pacifica]

• Distribution

  Map all specimens of this taxon

Genus ALYXIA R. Brown
Alyxia stellata (Forster) Roemer and Schultes, Syst. Veg. 4: 439, 1819.
Vinelike shrub with long, slender branches. Leaves opposite or more commonly m
Ihorls of three, elliptical, subsessile, midrib prominent, lateral veins inconspicuous, acute
K both ends. Flowers yellow, up to 7 or more mm. long, in axillary, cymose clusters,
«lit about 10 or more mm. long, ellipsoidal or ovoid, fleshy, 1-seeded.
I Frequent in thickets (9624, 9665, 9681, 9775). All parts of the plant are
jomatic and are used for garlands and for house decoration. The wood is
and was used anciently for making fishhooks and arrow points. The
rblack, fleshy fruit is said to be edible and used in times of food shortage. There
is considerable variation in the size and shape of the leaves and it is possible
that several forms are represented on the island. Native name, maile.
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Flora of Niue Island
Herbarium of Bernice P. Bishop Museum
Alyxia stellata (Forster) R. & S.
Flower yellowish. Climbing in trees
6 mi. e. of Alofi. 65 m. alt.
fmailef Jan. 13, 1940.
Coll. T. G. Yunckek
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