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This tree is not plentiful, and is confined to the higher slopes of the hills and mountains; indeed, it is said never to occur below 800 feet. Leaves obviate-acute (both at base and apex) venation on under leaf well defined. Sorena means a seed. This is a peculiarly interesting tree to have been found in Fiji, for the genus was not previously known outside China and Formosa (Kew). See above. walili is a very graceful creeper, flowering from December to March. Similar to a Malayan species. The calyx is like a deep sup or chalice. Pronunciation : case sensitive: see the pronunciation key for a guide on how to write the sounds; sounds can only be searched in names that have been assigned pronunciations * is a wildcard that will match zero or more letters in the pronunciation example: *lee matches names which end with the sound lee _ is a wildcard that will match exactly one letter in the pronunciation This plant is used medicinally by the Fijians. The shaking bananaanother fanciful description in the vernacular. There is very little difference between these species, but the vuavuge is less common in Bua. In great repute among the hillpeople for its medicinal qualities. (ed.). The leaves chewed or pounded and used as a poultice, also to be rubbed well, i.e., massage on to the limb or limbs as a remedy for waqaqa (Filaria or elephantiasis). The leaves are quite a foot long, and more leathery than the other vutus. I will die, and become food for him. The wife asked, How will you become food? He answered, I will pray to my god; he has power, and will enable me to do it. Accordingly he repaired to the family marae (temple) and presented his petition to the deity. It is from forty to fifty feet in height; has terminal cymes of pretty tubed, white flowers, greatly admired for garlands. The creeping lygodium is much used by the natives for personal adornment. The leaves of this plant were formerly used by Fijians for washing their hair to destroy vermin. It is a pretty shade of pinkish-mauve. Tiwa is also known as tivi or tavola. A small tree, thrives in under-wood, especially in Colo West. Joni is the Fijian rendering of "John". This plant is described under the name of tuvoleiqoqo. The dark-brown timber is rather like rose wood, and makes nice furniture. It is said to be valuable as a cure for boils, aches and pains, and constipation. There are six stamens, inserted in the tubes. The whole plant is considered a cure for asthma. Also known as koka by the natives. Sometimes called the false yagona, also the Honolulu yangona. Colo West. It is rather a strang-looking tree, when fully grown is 50 or 60 feet in height, with white trunk and stems. This Fijian name is given also to the following tree. Under the name of masawe in Bua Province this plant is used medicinally. There are many other varieties of varavara, and the Calanthe is by no means the only orchid, called by the natives varavara, for orchids of quite a different genus are called the same name by the Kai Viti. The inflorescence is a catkin made up of a great number of minute flowers, which are followed by very definite and numerous fruits and finally seeds. Selected new items on display in Main Reading Room. Sometimes classified as Pteris comans. Another name for mulomulo, according to Wright in Bulletin No. Likes moist localities, and the lower hills. The wood is used, and some say it is one of the most useful timbers in Fiji. A climber often seen in dry forestsused in making mats, baskets and cordage. A small tree, flowering in October, grows on the edge of the bush proper. Another name for the holy fern, wa-kalou. A marked difference in habit between the vonolailai and vonolevu, but it may be due to the kind of ground. It is split into 9 separate geographic island groups. Department of Agriculture. A handsome medicinal fern. It has white globose infloresences with very long styles. The veli seem to have had much the same mythological importance as the pixies and dryads of old British fairy tales. This tree has an edible seed, which has been called the Fijian-almond, although Seemann rightly says, it has only the shape and whiteness, but not the flavour, of the almond. He adds, the natives are very fond of the tavola as an ornamental tree, and frequently plant it near their houses and around their public bulidings. It is of interest to note that lalis (native drums) are often made of the timber of the tavolaindeed its timber is said to make the best-sounding lalis. When you shall hear at first a sound like that of a leaf, then of a flower, afterwards of an unripe fruit, and last of a ripe round fruit falling on the ground, know that it is I who have become food for our son. He died soon after, and his wife obeyed his, injunctions. Female names Alitia Meaning noble kind. Large tree in Colo West. The perfume of the flowers is pleasant. The settlers have given it the very appropriate name of mile-a-minute, on account of the amazing rapidity of its growth. Found in Nadroga province. The R. Taitensis is very similar and is called waiwai in Tahiti. This fern is mentioned by Hazelwood, under the name of vulukaka. It grows freely on the sea-coast all over the group, and is frequently found growing near noko-noko trees and flourishes well in their vicinity. This plant is also known as sacasaca. Pritchard gave parau-teruore as the Tahitian namethe fibre could be used for cordage. Its regeneration is not difficult, but it needs care and shade in the early stage of its growth. Guppy gives the name of vere to different plants, viz., the Smythea pacifica, and the Columbrina asiatica. wakalou has a good reputation as an antiseptic. This variety bings forth ripe cotton-bolls all the year round. White daisy-like flower, corolla lingulate; an erect herb. Called also vasivasi, Bua Province. The book covers the origin and dispersal of plants, literature, use of medicinal plants within traditional Fijian culture, diseases of Fiji, and medicinal chemicals from plants. the sinugaga is also considered good for sore eyes, though it is a poisonous plant. A tree growing in bushlandand outskirts of forests. vutudina in contradistinction to vutuniwai, is said to be a very good food, and its fruit is better than that of the B. edulis. Also called by some natives ravulevu. A small, smooth-leaved tree. Regarded as a good wai-ni-mate (medicine) by the Fijians. Department of Agriculture. 01 May 2011. A tree that is mostly found near creeks, and on their banks. Has a tuberous root, firm green leaves, very erect stem and whitish flowers. The natives make use of the wood, which is in appearance somewhat like that of the vesi (Afzelia bijuga). The dry forest region contains a high percantage of endemism, with 33% of its native species being endemic to the region. Lelea Lilieta Litia Fijian form of Lydia. Grows in forests on limestone. These yams are wild and may be seen in the Vei Kau, they look very pretty, trailing in graceful festoons over shrubs and trees. A flowering vine mostly found near the sea. It grows freely in the north of Viti Levu, at the back of mangrove swamps, and beside streams in the Sigatoka valley. Formerly the leaves were used after being roasted for caulking canoes. The Uragogo lageniformis is sometimes listed as Calycosia petiolata. It has adventitious roots, and is therefore easily reproduced. This plant is supposed to have special medicinal virtues. Australian/Harvard Citation. Dept. Timber strong, used for house posts. amidst the thick reeds and ferns of the inland plains, which are called talasiga, by the Fijians, and are found sometimes at considerable altitudes. The elder Madraiwiwi was named by his father, Mara Kapaiwai (a namesake, not an ancestor, of the modern Ratu Mara), who was See above, wakiwaki; used for same purpose. The speckles or spots are a dirty white. This variety of Calanthe has a drooping habit. As this belongs to the same family and order it is not surprising that there should be a likeness. The common blue rat-tailnow accounted as a plant-pest. The Fijians use the sap to dye their hair red or orange. The ordinary grape vine, V. vinifera, belongs to this genus. The totodra has leaves very like those of the violet, and very small pinkish flowers. It is a kind of dodder, and is much valued by the Kai Viti as a medicinal plant. Bua. A graceful little tree with bright green foliage. This tree is often 60 feet high. Also called uto-maliva, uto-sasaloa, and uto-sore, which see. Seeds oval and of a red colour. Is considered very valuable medicine in cases of either dysentry or diarrhoea; often spoken of, erroneously, as arrowroot. A creeping fern. robust climbing habit, the large leaves when mature are glabrous and coppery on the under-side, but while young furfuraceous. wasiga is the Vanua Levu name. Elenoa Ema Emele Kasanita Meaning to strike wood together to make fire. Also known as galo. In Nadroga it is the Dryopteris which is called both uvihabitu and digi-waruwaru, and is in favour for supposed medicinal virtue. MLA Citation. This is the name given in Koro Island to the voivoi and kiekie. Found on sea-beaches in Taveuni. Besides being made use of for toothache, the tea from the leaves takes the place of a tonic, in both the Bua and Nadroga provinces. This fern is widely eaten by natives, common westward to Asia. They scrape the bark, and boil it in sea-water to make a tissane, sometimes adding yalu leaves. Nuts have good oil. Probably another name for the ota loa. Male names Apenisa Meaning stone of help. This name probably means the banana of the wet month. A similar tree grows in Vanua Levubut is of a smaller and more graceful habitthe Z. pinnatum; was formerly called the Blackburnia pinnata. Leaves about 1 inches long with arcuate nerves. vaudradra must not be confused with vaudra, which is the Hibiscus tricuspis. Name used in Bua for a pretty weed of red and yellow colour, seed in silky pappus. The leaves of this tree are long and five or seven on a stalk. A very aromatic herb. The root and extreme base are the parts used for the well-known drink. It is used medicinally also for kidney and bladder-troublesbeing a strong sudorific as already said. A list of Fijian plant names. Dr. Wilder says this weed grows rather freely in cane-fields and in grass-land. From the bark and root a powerful purgative is obtained. Usually a small tree with plentiful white flowers in corymbs. Same fern as vativati and vasivasi. 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