Growing at edge of field near entrance to Atai complex, partly shaded by Cocos. Vegetation: Stachytarpheta, Morinda citrifolia, Cassava, Salvia, Nephrolepis.
Notes:
Tree 7m tall. Greenish bark with slashes of pink. Leaves coriaceous, tomentose underneath, with distinct veins. Leaves slightly keeled upwards. Stem and buds tomentose. Flowers white. Fruit with fine hairs.
Specimen notes
Supplementary remarks:
Expedition: Oxford University Expedition to the Cook Islands 1991. (Botanical Survey Mitiaro, 23rd June - 15th August 1991).