Inocarpus fagifer
Polynesian Chestnut, Polynesian Chestnut
Other regional names: Tahiti Chestnut +1 more
- Tahiti Chestnut
- Tahitian Chestnut
Also known as: Aniotum edulis J.R.Forst. +7 more
- Aniotum edulis J.R.Forst.
- Aniotum fagiferum Parkinson
- Aniotum fagiferum Parkinson ex F.A.Zorn
- Cajanus edulis (J.R.Forst. & G.Forst.) Kuntze
- Etaballia macrophylla Benth.
- Inocarpus edulis J.R.Forst. & G.Forst.
- Inocarpus eludis J.R.Forst. & G.Forst.
- Inocarpus fagiferus (Parkinson) Fosberg
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Inocarpus fagifer (commonly known as Polynesian Chestnut) is a tree belonging to the Fabaceae family. Naturally occurring in Tropical Asia and the Pacific, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TROPICAL, PACIFIC
Regions (WGSRPD)
Malesia, Papuasia, South-Central Pacific, Southwestern Pacific
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bismarck Archipelago, Borneo, Christmas I., Fiji, Jawa, Lesser Sunda Is., Malaya, New Guinea, Philippines, Santa Cruz Is., Society Is., Solomon Is., Sulawesi, Sumatera, Tonga, Tubuai Is., Vanuatu, Wallis-Futuna Is.
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Caroline Is., Cook Is., Gilbert Is., Marianas, Marquesas, Marshall Is., Niue, Samoa, Tuamotu