Operculina turpethum
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| syn. Convolvulus turpethum, Ipomoea turpethum |
| distribution: (within
Polynesia) Cook Islands: 'Atiu, Mangaia, Ma'uke, Miti'aro, Rarotonga Society Islands: Moorea, Tahaa, Tahiti Marquesas: Eiao, Hiva Oa, Nuku Hiva Niue Pitcairn Islands: Henderson, Pitcairn Samoa: Fanuatapu, Namu'a, Nu'utele, Ofu, Ta'u, Tutuila Tonga Tuamotu Archipelago: Niau Tubuai Islands: Rurutu |
| native name: fue - Niue fue vao - Niue pohue ute - Society Islands ta'uri'au - Ma'uke / Cook Islands taurihau - Society Islands |
left:Operculina turpethum Photo: Gerald McCormack http://cookislands.bishopmuseum.org/species.asp?id=6451 |
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