Set of 3 Maire and Metuapua'a sponsorship

• Species:

Microsorum commutatum ,

Microsorum grossum ,

Microsorum membranifolium ,

Microsorum punctatum ,

Microsorum x maximus

• Common name: mayor , metupua'a

• Family: Polypodiaceae

• Biogeographic status: indigenous

Commonly called mayor and metuapua in Tahiti, these native ferns were widely used in traditional medicine. They were used in the preparation of many more or less complex remedies throughout the Polynesian islands. Among these species that inhabit our valley, Microsorum maximum is rare and endemic to the Society.

We offer to sponsor an assortment of 3 of these species. They will be chosen according to the species in multiplication.