Herbarium Sheet Detail
NTBG Plant Name:
Hoya schneei
Collector Name:
P. Emos Eperiam
Collection Date:
March 28, 2009
Determiner:
David H. Lorence 2008
Observers:
Francisca Sohl, Julie Cooper, Relio Lengsi
Island Group:
CAROLINE ISLANDS
Locality:
Kupwuriso, Kupwuriso. Upland forest hillside along trail over look Takaieu Island. Elev. 2101-2100 ft.
Plant Description:
Climbing vine. Flowers in shape of a star. Growing among orchids and mosses. All covering an unrecognizable tree. Flowers have sweet spicy smell.
Ethnobotanical Notes:
Buds: Contraceptive. Gather 4-8 buds, pound put into a piece of cloth, squeeze it into a cup of water and drink. One cup daily to prevent woman from getting pregnant.
Date of Record Creation:
May 20, 2013
Date of Last Update:
August 6, 2023
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