Herbarium Sheet Detail
NTBG Plant Name:
Microsorum scolopendria
Collector Name:
Michael J. Balick
Collection Date:
August 14, 2001
Determiner:
A. Smith (UC) 2007
Observers:
Tamara Balick, Stewo Gallen, Dorthy Long, Emory Long, Laurence Long, Matthew Long, Patrick Long, Patti Long
Island Group:
CAROLINE ISLANDS
County:
Madolenihmw Municipality
Locality:
Temwen, Dolopwurpwur. Stewo Gallen's house. Nansapw.
Plant Category:
pteridophyte
Plant Description:
Fern to 3 m, vine on roots; sori brown. N.V. Kiteu [Pohnpeian].
Ethnobotanical Notes:
young leaves: Styptic. similar wounds to MB 4187 - konok. Chew young leaf and put as poultice on cuts. Pohnpeians believe that medicine that is chewed is more effective than when pounded.
Burns. Chew young leaf and blow on burn - air and aroma of leaf. Pieces of leaf and air comes out when you 'blow' (spit?) on wound. One of best medicine for burn, especially with painful, swollen burn.
Informant: Stewo Gallen, Pohnpei, Sounpwok Clan, male, school teacher, 58 years old.
Habitat:
Disturbed secondary forest.
Date of Last Update:
August 6, 2023
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