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Dendrocnide vitiensis

(Seem.) Chew

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(c) Kevin Faccenda, some rights reserved (CC BY)

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(c) Kevin Faccenda, some rights reserved (CC BY)

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(c) Kevin Faccenda, some rights reserved (CC BY)

Description

A tropical shrub in the nettle family (Urticaceae) found in tropical regions.

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Edible Uses

The leaves are used to make tea.

Distribution

It is a tropical plant.

Where It Grows

Fiji, Pacific, Rotuma,

Synonyms

Laportea vitensis Seem.

Also Known As

Mamala, Mocelolo, U'apea

References (1)

  • Parham, H. B. R, 1940, Supplement to the Journal of the Polynesian Society No. 16. Fiji Plants: Their Name and Uses. (As Laportea vitensis)

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