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Hernandia labyrinthica
Scientific Name: Hernandia labyrinthica
Family: Hernandiaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Tree
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Hernandia labyrinthica
Hernandia labyrinthica Tuyama, also referred to as Ocshal (especially in Guam), is a tree belonging to the Hernandiaceae family.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Hernandia labyrinthica Tuyama
- Family: Hernandiaceae
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Phylum: Magnoliophyta
- Class: Magnoliopsida
- Order: Laurales
- Synonyms:
- Hernandia ovigera L.
- Hernandia guianensis Aubl.
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to Guam and Rota.
- Also found in Palau, Pohnpei, Kosrae, and Yap.
- Prefers native, mature, wet limestone forests.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Growth Habit: Tree
- Perennial
Ecological Role
- In the Sabana region, areas with high densities of Hernandia labyrinthica correlated with higher abundance of Rota white-eyes.
- Hernandia labyrinthica is a dominant species in some forests, interspersed with Elaeocarpus joga.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Rota Bridled White-eyes frequently nest in Hernandia labyrinthica trees.
- Listed as a companion plant for other species, like Calophyllum inophyllum and Ficus obliqua.
Resources and Further Information
- TaxonConcept Knowledge Base: http://lod.taxonconcept.org/ses/3ibVw.html