Archive for the ‘Origin: South Seas’


Manini Toretore (Toretore, Forefore)

General characteristics: Medium in height to tall, slender, erect, maturing within 9 to 12 months, producing from 2 to 5 oha; differentiated by profuse purplish-black stripes on light green background.

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Niue-ulaula (Niue)

General characteristics: Medium in height, well spreading, stocky, maturing within 9 to 12 months, producing from 5 to 10 oha; distinguished by its deep reddish-brown petioles and white base.

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Akuugawai

General characteristics: Tall, erect, stocky, maturing within 9 to 12 months, producing from 2 to 5 oha; identified by tall, upright, dark green petioles with distinct blackish edges, and horizontal leaf blades.

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Kakakura Ula (Kakakura)

General characteristics: Medium in height to tall, moderately spreading, maturing within 9 to 12 months, producing very early from 6 to 12 short, thick rhizomes; distinguishable by brilliant reddish-purple coloration overlying light and dark green striping on petioles.

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