Molau yalewa (Fijian: Molau yalewa)
Phyllanthus cordata (Phyllanthaceae)
Characteristics
| Evergreen shrub or tree, 3-7 m tall, spreading crown. Grows in dry forests, ridge forests, pastures and along roadsides, at elevations up to 900 meters. The plant flowers and produces fruits all year round. |
Distribution
Endemic to Fiji.
Natural Medical Properties
No known.
Did you know?
This species is noteworthy for its pollination mechanism, which involves a symbiotic relationship with moths of the genus Epicephala. This closely parallels that found in Yucca species.
Literature
World Flora Online
WorldChecklist of Selected Plant Families
A working list of all plant species