Vaianu

Tahitian names

Vaianu

Interesting facts

An important cosmetic and medicinal plant in French Polynesia. 

Family

Laportea

Biogeographical status

Indigenous

Life form

Herbacious

Abundance on Tetiaroa

Common

Ecosystem on Tetiaroa

Motu

Resources & Documents

sources & credits

Photo: Jean-Yves Hiro Meyer

legend

S: Society | T: Tuamotu | M: Marquesas | G: Gambier | A: Australs | FP: French Polynesia