Trema cannabina

Trema cannabina is a tree found in Southeast Asia and Oceania. They are perennial. It is found in sandy, well drained soil. It also goes by the names of lesser Trema and poison peach, and mãgele in the Samoan language. The plant may release an obnoxious odour.

Description
Trema cannabina grows around 6 m tall. It can attain a DBH of up to 30 cm. The flowers are small and white. Fruits are 2 to 3 mm tall and wide. Leaves can range anywhere from 4.3 to 16 cm long and 1.1 to 5.8 cm wide.

Habitat
Trema cannabina is native to Southeast Asia and Oceania. It can grown in lowland and upland forests from sea level to around 950 metres.

Plants of the World Online lists the following varieties:
 * 1) T. cannabina var. cannabina''
 * 2) T. cannabina var. dielsianum (Hand.-Mazz.) C.J.Chen - China

Uses
Trema cannabina can be used in papers and ropes using the fibres. Using the oil it makes, the fern can also be used to make soaps and lubricants. It may have medicinal purposes.