Herbarium Sheet Detail
NTBG Plant Name:
Entada phaseoloides
Collector Name:
Michael J. Balick
Collection Date:
January 18, 2008
Determiner:
David H. Lorence 2026
Observers:
Ann Kitalong, Chris Kitalong, David Lorence, Wayne Law, Carol Milne, George Milne, Steve Perlman, Kiblas Soaladaob
Island Group:
CAROLINE ISLANDS
Locality:
Oikull, Beluu village, along stone path; GPS/Elev. Approximate
Plant Description:
Vine to 30m, in tree, stem 12mm in diameter, flowers with many white stamens, very fragrant, pods brown ca. 40cm long by 4cm wide. N.V. Rriu [Palauan]
Ethnobotanical Notes:
Fruit. The fruits called "kairs" are sometimes chewed as a betel nut substitute.
Seed. Seed can be rubbed with rock to make it hot and if placed inside coconut husk fibers, a fire can be started. The vine can be used as rope for pulling trees in the forest.
Seed. The seeds can be made into a top or "chebis" for children to play with. Two holes are made in the seed and a string is put through each hole and a knot is tied on each end. Then the seed is spun.
Participant: Aderdei Gillian Johanes. Unknown.
Comments:
Transferred from Specimens
Date of Record Creation:
August 26, 2026
Date of Last Update:
August 26, 2026
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