Pacific island thintail
Lepturus repens
Lepturus repens on motu Honuea
Tahitian names
Lepturus grass
Matie nanamu (S), matie toro (T)
Interesting facts
Grows in the coral sand, or in shallow soil on rocks. The long stolons allow the formation of large, loose, green mats. Can be found on exposed beaches or forest areas.
| Family | Poaceae |
|---|---|
| Biogeographical status | Indigenous |
| Life form | Herbaceous |
| Abundance on Tetiaroa | Very common |
| Ecosystem on Tetiaroa | beach, mixed forest |
Resources & Documents
sources & credits
Butaud & Jacq, Guide floristique des atolls soulevés des Tuamotu. DIREN, Papeete, Polynésie française
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S: Society | T: Tuamotu | M: Marquesas | G: Gambier | A: Australs | FP: French Polynesia