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kahika
Scientific Name: Dacrycarpus dacrydioides
Family: Podocarpaceae
Category: Gymnosperm
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Kahika: A Glimpse into its Cultural and Geographical Significance
The term "Kahika" appears in various contexts, primarily related to New Zealand and Austronesian languages. While a direct botanical definition wasn't found, here's a summary of its diverse associations:
- Cultural Significance: Kahika is a name with deep roots in Oceania, linked to the Malay Apple (Syzygium malaccensis) in Austronesian languages.
- New Zealand Connection: It's associated with places like Lake Te Kahika and Te Kahika Stream in New Zealand. There is also reference to the Kahika as New Zealand's national tree with distinctive red blossoms, though the botanical name of the national tree is not listed.
- Treaty of Waitangi: R?niera (Daniel) Kahika was a signatory to the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840.
- Scholarship Program: The University of Otago offers the T? Kahika Scholarship for Health Sciences.
Synonyms and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: While often associated with Syzygium malaccensis (Malay Apple), this refers to a related but potentially distinct plant.