Spiraeanthemum samoense
A.Gray
Cunoniaceae
Common Name:
Line drawing of the leaves and flowers
Photograph by: W.H.Dougal - Gray, A., 1854: United States Exploring Expedition. Vol. XV. Botany. Phanerogamia. Part I., p. 669
Public domain
General Information
Spiraeanthemum samoense is a shrub or small tree growing up to 8 metres tall.
The plant is harvested for its wood, which is used locally.
Known Hazards
None known
Botanical References
198- Title
- Journal of the Arnold Arboretum. Vol. 33.
- Publication
-
- Author
- Li. H. L.
- Website
- http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org
- Publisher
- Harvard University
- Year
- 1952
- ISBN
- -
- Description
- A botanical magazine, it contains a monograph of the genus Actinidia. Available to download from the Internet.
Range
Western Pacific - Samoa.
Habitat
Various types of forest at elevations from 500 - 1,700 metres[
198- Title
- Journal of the Arnold Arboretum. Vol. 33.
- Publication
-
- Author
- Li. H. L.
- Website
- http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org
- Publisher
- Harvard University
- Year
- 1952
- ISBN
- -
- Description
- A botanical magazine, it contains a monograph of the genus Actinidia. Available to download from the Internet.
].
Properties
| Other Uses Rating |  |
| Habit | Tree |
| Height | 5.00 m |
| Self-fertile | No |
| Cultivation Status | Wild |
Cultivation Details
Not known
Edible Uses
None known
Medicinal
None known
Other Uses
The wood is used locally for making canoes and clubs[
46- Title
- Dictionary of Economic Plants.
- Publication
-
- Author
- Uphof. J. C. Th.
- Publisher
- Weinheim
- Year
- 1959
- ISBN
- -
- Description
- An excellent and very comprehensive guide but it only gives very short descriptions of the uses without any details of how to utilize the plants. Not for the casual reader.
].
Propagation
Seed -
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