11 Jul 2010
Tree Heliotrope (Heliotropium arboreum)
Tree Heliotrope (Heliotropium arboreum) is native to Anaa and grows widespread here. I found none in bloom the few hours I was on Anaa, but my host put the…
11 Jul 2010
Bantigue (Pemphis acidula)
Bantigue (Pemphis acidula) is endemic to Anaa and is the the dominant plant in some places. It grows right above the reaches of the high tide, and is battered…
11 Jul 2010
Pacific Pigweed (Portulaca lutea)
Pacific Pigweed (Portulaca lutea) is native to Anaa, and grows widespread and in particular on disturbed coral ground like roads or paths where it can grow to…
11 Jul 2010
Creeping Half-flower (Scaevola paulayi)
Creeping Half-flower (Scaevola paulayi) endemic to French Polynesia and the Anaa atoll, where it grows commonly. I didn't see many insects on the flowers, so…
11 Jul 2010
Wild Poinsettia (Euphorbia cyathophora)
Wild Poinsettia (Euphorbia cyathophora) is an introduced species. Here on Anaa it is a small plant, no taller than 30-40 cm. I found it growing alongside the…
11 Jul 2010
Triumfetta Vine (Triumfetta procumbens)
Triumfetta vine (Triumfetta procumbens) is native to French Polynesia and grows commonly here on Anaa. It's a creeping subwoody plant. The flower has a slight…
11 Jul 2010
Rosy Periwinkle (Catharanthus roseus)
Rosy Periwinkle (Catharanthus roseus) grows commonly in the coconut groves and alongside the coral dirt road around the village. Native range is East and…
11 Jul 2010
Indian Mulberry (Morinda citrifolia)
When this fruit is ripe it turns white and smelly - some therefore call it cheese fruit! Indian Mulberry (Morinda citrifolia) is rich in carbohydrates and…
11 Jul 2010
Indian Mulberry (Morinda citrifolia)
Indian Mulberry (Morinda citrifolia) is native to French Polynesia and the Anaa atoll, and grows commonly here. The flowers are a magnet to ants which flows to…
11 Jul 2010
Coat Buttons (Tridax procumbens)
Coat Buttons (Tridax procumbens) grows commonly in the coconut groves, and is an introduced species to the Anaa atoll and French Polynesia. Native range is…