Trees of Yap: a field guide

Marjorie Falanruw

doi:10.2737/PSW-GTR-249

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Trees of Yap: a field guide

Informally Refereed

Authors:

Marjorie Falanruw

Year:

2015

Type:

General Technical Report

Station:

Pacific Southwest Research Station

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.2737/PSW-GTR-249

Source:

Gen. Tech. Rep. PSW-GTR-249. Hilo, HI: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Pacific Southwest Research Station. 268 p.

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Abstract

Descriptions, drawings, and photographs are presented for trees found on the Yap Islands in the Federated States of Micronesia. Included are all recorded native trees and most introduced trees as well as new records of native and introduced trees. Additional information is provided on tree distribution, status, vernacular names in Micronesia, and English names when available, along with comments on the species and their uses. An index includes scientific names and their synonyms, including taxonomic updates, families, and vernacular and other common names to assist users in locating tree descriptions.

Keywords

Trees, Yap Islands, Micronesia, field guide

Citation

Falanruw, Marjorie V. Cushing. 2015. Trees of Yap: a field guide. Gen. Tech. Rep. PSW-GTR-249. Hilo, HI: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Pacific Southwest Research Station. 268 p.