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These two islands represent about 94% of the total area of the island chain. The main islands of American Samoa are Tutuila (124 km2, 650 m) and Ta‘u (39 km2, 930 m) (Whistler 1992a). Because the archipelago is a single natural unit, the following proposal encompasses all the islands. Table 1.
Below are some Samoan plant names in alphabetical order in the Samoan language and their corresponding descriptions in English. [1] [2] [3] Many are used in traditional medicines in the Samoa Islands comprising Samoa and American Samoa.
The Flora of Samoa: The Native and Naturalized Plants of the Samoan Archipelago. This project presents the first published comprehensive flora of the archipelago, (excluding ferns and fern allies) of the Samoan archipelago, including both American Samoa and the Independent State of Samoa.
14 maj 2024 · In this work, the term “Samoa” is used to reflect both political entities. In total, the flora covers 833 native and naturalized species of flowering plants, of which 177 are considered endemic. The author estimated that there are ca. 225 ferns and lycophytes found in the Samoan archipelago.
Flowering Plants of Samoa INTRODUCTION This paper is a report on a collection of plants made during an 11-month stay in Samoa, from August to November 1929, and from June 1931 to January 1932, and on other Samoan collections of plants in Bernice P. Bishop Museum which had not previously been studied. These collections include
Where did Samoa’s plants come from and how did they get here? How large and unique is the flora? Some of the highlights of the flora What are the threats to the flora and native forests? What can we do to help save our unique plants? The “holy grail” of the Samoan flora, Corybas betchei
From lush rainforests to stunning coastal landscapes, Samoa offers a remarkable array of plant species that are both unique and fascinating. Join us as we delve into the enchanting world of Samoa’s flora, exploring its ecological significance, indigenous plants, and conservation efforts.
