The tikula is sometimes called the masawe by Fijians, and this is rather confusing as the Cordyline terminalis is also known by this name of masawe. It was at one time given the botanical name of Macropiper macgillevraye, but of late the correctness of this nomenclature for this plant has been called in question. Also called rewa in the vernacular. This also is a medicinal tree, about 50 feet high when fully grown. International Union for the Conservation of Nature, 2010. It is a large tree, mostly found near the sea. As a cure for boils the leaves are macerated and applied to the boil as a poultice. Name used in Bua for a pretty weed of red and yellow colour, seed in silky pappus. A similar tree grows in Vanua Levu—but is of a smaller and more graceful habit—the Z. pinnatum; was formerly called the Blackburnia pinnata. (Convolvulaceae), Fissistigma sericeum (Fissistigma) (Anonaceae), Hydrocotyle asiatica. Shrubs about 6 feet. Its leaves are divided into leaflets like those of palms, and these end in spiny tendrils, which can take a good hold. wavudi is sometimes spelt wavundi. This tree is probably the same as the bausomi, which see. We gather, however, from old records, that it was, very sensibly used to lessen vermin and was called the. Found in the bush near creeks. F iji consists of approximately 300 islands, the oldest of which dates back to 40 million years (Rodd 1993). The many species of this order are all used as food, and have a great number of names, though generally referred to by the generis name of kaile. It grows best in sandy soil, near the sea. Fijian form of Ebenezer. They scrape the bark, and boil it in sea-water to make a tissane, sometimes adding yalu leaves. Found in the Makadre (gum) forests of Colo West. A shrub which bears a fairly acidulated fruit—of a pretty yellow-apricot colour. This tree has a very smooth trunk, and does not give foothold to any plant or parasite or epiphite habits. It resembles greatly that of the Areca catechu. This is a very free-growing, beautiful convolvulus; the flowers are a delightful shade of mauve and when this ipomeae takes charge of a wire-fence or even trees it is a sight to remember. Nadroga name for vasili. Has a very powerful perfume. A tall tree, with fluted bole and dark bark, pale-orange timber, when first cut. A creeping fern. A Somosomo variety, and quite seedless. The leaves of this banana are recommended by the Fijians to be boiled and drunk by consumptive patients; also as a tonic after long and severe illness. Possibly this species might be used in a similar way in Red Cross work now as it is soft enough and Fijians stuff pillows with it. The bark contains tannin, and it is sometimes used for cases, butterboxes. dilo leaves are used in some places, crushed till the juice is extracted, applied to the eyes. Joni is the Fijian rendering of "John". A climber often seen in dry forests—used in making mats, baskets and cordage. They say a drink made of the leaves of the wakiwaki together with as equal number of leaves of the evu will cause sterility. This fern is mentioned by Hazelwood, under the name of vulukaka. The word is also used in reference to the plant itself and its derivatives. Also called waisea, utocokocoko, a Rewa variety, also seedless. It is an introduced climber with dainty creamy-white flowers and bright-green, glabrous leaves. The bulbs are large and the long leaves lanceolate (three to four feet long). Has fruit of an agreeable tartness. Nuts have good oil. Described under walutumailagi. The root is a powerful purgative. This is a medicinal plant. The root and extreme base are the parts used for the well-known drink. Flowers red and pale yellow—similar to New Zealand Rata. This exquisite colour changes about noon, taking on then a purplish tint; by eventide it becomes a mauve-violet and fades away; the 3-lobed calyces are persistent. The Fijian name is also given to the Pongamia glabra (Leguminoseae). This is a true sarsaparilla and is by the natives called kadragi, warusi and nakauwa. Probably only a local name for C. circinalis, which has been described under roro, as a tree with a pith-like substance reserved for the use of chiefs alone. The inside of the lip is yellow and purple. The roots are now reduced by pounding, but formerly were chewed. Timber is of a greyish colour. This species of Phychotria has white flowers, and red berries; it is reputed to be a valuable medicinal plant. The yam, as the uvi is called by settlers, is a particularly good root vegetable, whereas Samoans think most highly of breadfruit as a staple food, the Fijians are most in favour of the uvi, though taros, bananas, plantains, etc., all grow splendidly in their islands; in bygone years they fixed the months in their calendar by this favourite food. The roots are macerated as a cure for tooth-ache. The Kai Viti use this variety of cordyline for fences or hedges. The mucuna has umbels of fine greenish flowers, and grows well in the bush. The settlers called it looking-glass plant, on account of the back of the leaves looking somewhat like that of a mirror. A very graceful creeper with mauve flowers, climbs to great heights, and is common in Viti Levu. They recommend that some leaves and pieces of the bark should be crushed and pounded well, then boiled in sea-water and taken internally, as a wainimate (medicine). A Rewa name. The leaves of this plant are esteemed as helpful for reduction of rheumatic pains. Introduced. wakalou is Fijian for “holy-fern.”. This must not be confounded with the vasili-kau, for it is one of the Crotans, and therefore belongs to a different order. The colouring of the flowers is pink and white. No. To add to its efficacy the mixture was put in a banana-leaf and placed on the top of a stove or in a hot oven and then rubbed on while still warm for sprains and swellings; double handfuls of leaves chopped (or better still chewed) were boiled in a quart of sea-water; when reduced to a pint the residue was taken internally. Another species of this order the Luffa insularum, has been often called luffa, as if that were the Fijian name; there is some doubt on that question. Also known under the native name of lawere. In the mature trees, leaves are entire and glabrous. A beautiful Fijian lily, grows in damp places, flat land, often under ivi trees. A tree that is mostly found near creeks, and on their banks. Also totodro. The banana is such a favourite fruit that it is known everywhere. The same as evuevu. A vine. Both these are ground-orchids. Also called uto-kalasai. Used as hydrating agent for smooth skin: 3: Arjuna: Terminalia Arjuna-Tree dry Bark: Correct Blood pressure, heart beat, congestive heart failure, OPD for easy breath: 4: Ashwagandha This is not indigenous, but was introduced, a long time ago, and is now quite acclimatized. Somosomo and Ovalau. Most probably has been introduced from other islands. Fiji's tropical dry forest contains an estimated 324 flora species, of which 310 are native to Fiji and 14 are introduced. (paniculata?) The leaves of this straggling shrub are steeped in water to increase the action of the lacteal glands. This is a tall tree sometimes called the Garcinia Magostana. It is a climbing shrub, with very robust habit of growth. It is sometimes called masawe, and at other qui. Commonly found on the sea-front. Straights of Somosomo. A sea-weed. This fern is very commonly found in the bush, and is distinguishable on account of the blackness of its stems. Bua. The root and bark are used for rheumatic pains. A handsome fern with black stipes—grows well under trees, in fairly open bush. The stems are covered with a furry bark. The buds are used as a dye (yellow and orange) then called nag-kassar or nagesar. This orchid grows best on either ivi or vesi trees. In Tahiti, it is known as the tuniua. For this reason, it seems probable that they may represent the parent stock. Also called vola, see rewa. Also called uto-maliva, uto-sasaloa, and uto-sore, which see. Red and yellow berries. Stipes black at base, hence its Fijian name (so contracted from loa, which means black). Suva :  Govt. cika is a little like South African eye-blight. A handful of the leaves is boiled together with the thin outer bark or integumen of the stems in a quart of water, till reduced to a pint. The berries are oblong egg-shaped. This tree does not grow to any great size. Called also kauniyalewa. Already described under the Fijian name of duva. Bark brown or grey. Fijian form of Connor. The wakiwaki as well as the bovu (Mussaenda frondosa) ranks among the mystery-plants of Fiji, and as such came into evil repute in early days, the missionaries quite properly discouraged their use among their converts. This plant is found flowering in November in Dranubu-bush, Sigatoka District. Kuila means a “flag,” being the Fijian for a kind of pennant. The flower-stalk is divided into three branches, and is flat in front and convex at the back. The leaves, when young are furfuraceous, but glabrous when mature. While this does not generally appeal to Europeans, the Fijians are passionately fond of the smell, which is of an abiding nature. In great repute among the hillpeople for its medicinal qualities. The leaves are in great repute for chest-trouble, and for sprains. The gum that exudes from this tree was used to caulk canoes in early days, also to glue pieces of native masi together. Fijian form of Alice. It is a climbing herbaceous plant, male flowers in racemes, female flowers single. This species of tacca grows best on hill-sides and in heavy soil. This plant has long, round leaves—almost cylindrical; the flowers in cymes or umbels, and black seeds; was given the botanical name of Lazuriaga cymosa by R. Brown—wadukua, is a synonym for “dammara creeper” and is so called because the leaves of this creeping plant are similar to those of the Dammara Vitiensis. Also varavara, in Vanua Levu. This banana was first brought to the South Pacific by John Williams, known as the Martyr of Eremanga—he brought the plant from the Duke of Devonshire's garden at Chatsworth, to the Samoan Islands, from there the Revd. May be the same as uto-buco, and the bucudo of Wilkes' narrative, though he spells it umbuda. Kadavu. All these plants are said by the Fijians to be medicinal as well as edible—and as a sure cure for abscesses. A small pretty convolvulus, rather like the tagica, but with narrow leaves, found in Colo West, where the natives use it medicinally. Department of Agriculture. Mead says “the timber is an excellent hardwood, closely resembling Australian blue-gum. A small tree, thrives in under-wood, especially in Colo West. The speckles or spots are a dirty white. They use kaunisiga for the same thing and for cure of abscesses. The fruit of this Raspberry is eaten by Fijians, and was in early days made into puddings and pies by white settlers. I will die, and become food for him.’ The wife asked, ‘How will you become food?’ He answered, ‘I will pray to my god; he has power, and will enable me to do it.’ Accordingly he repaired to the family marae (temple) and presented his petition to the deity. The flowers are chrome-yellow in colour. The dark-brown timber is rather like rose wood, and makes nice furniture. Same as the vasili-dina and masawe. The flower umbel is large and has a great many florets, of an exquisite whiteness, and delicate perfume. A common herbaceous plant on the sides of roads and in waste places. Double hand-fuls of the leaves, crushed and chopped small; boiled in a quart of sea-water, reduced to half quantity. Regarded as a good wai-ni-mate (medicine) by the Fijians. The totodra has leaves very like those of the violet, and very small pinkish flowers. Strange to say. Another liana, tagimaucia grows along the mountainous slopes of Taveuni, one of Fiji's islands. Often called O Votu. Bulletin (Fiji. 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