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ClassificationSmilacaceae: Smilax
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)02325701
CollectorS. F. Kajewski
Collector number2275
CountryPapua New Guinea
StateBougainville
GeographyOceania: Papuasia (Region): Papua New Guinea: Bougainville: Bougainville Island
LocalityKarngu, Buin
Date Collected1930-10-30
Verbatim Elevation50 meters
Habitatrainforest
ContainerFlora of Bougainville
Frequencycommon
ProjectAll Asia Vascular Plants TCN
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/cc62cb3f-5f16-4954-b382-012366b78e44
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode02325701
HerbariumA
FamilySmilacaceae
Determination Smilax sp.
Determination Remarks [filed under] [current name]
Sexnot determined
PhenologyNotDetermined
Preparation TypeSheet
Preparation MethodPressed
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RemarksThe bark at the base of the stem is macerated and applied to an aching tooth to stop tooth ache. So apparently natives in spite of their good teeth, have toothaches.