Pisonia grandis
Arbre à choux
Pu’atea (FP), Gatae & Puka (T), Pukatea (M)
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Tax-deductible donations made to Tetiaroa Society help fund critical conservation efforts, scientific research being conducted at our Ecostation, and education programs for the local schools. Your contribution also helps us advance what we are doing on Tetiaroa as a model for island/earth sustainability. We deeply appreciate your generosity and look forward to sharing our progress with you.
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Donate by check
Please make checks out to Tetiaroa Society and mail to:
Tetiaroa Society; c/o David J. Seeley
10900 NE 4th Street, Suite 1850
Bellevue, WA 98004
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Cabbage Tree
Interesting facts
The name of this tree comes from its leaves since they were eaten as a salad or cooked. The Cabbage Tree is a coastal tree and can form dense forests on islets. Cabbage Trees grow up to 25 meters high and are a preferred habitat for some species of seabirds. Their branches are brittle and decay quickly thus creating relatively nutrient rich soil around their bases. On Tetiaroa, Cabbage Trees can be found on almost every motu, but only Motu Reiono supports a dense forest. The seeds of this tree are sticky and barbed which allows them to attach to and be dispersed by birds. However, birds can become completely disabled if too many seeds mat their feathers rendering them unable to fly.
| Family | Nyctaginaceae |
|---|---|
| Biogeographical status | indigenous |
| Life form | tree |
| Abundance on Tetiaroa | common |
| Ecosystem on Tetiaroa | primary forest |
sources
Butaud J.F., 2013. Tuamotu du centre, Guide floristique. Direction de l'Environnement.
Butaud J.F., Gérard J., Guibal D., 2011. Guide des arbres de Polynésie française, bois et utilisations. 2e édition, Au vent des îles.
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S: Society | T: Tuamotu | M: Marquesas | G: Gambier | A: Australs | FP: French Polynesia