Pandanus sp.+ 
Long 3524 (UH). This large fruited tree was apparently cultivated 
at the village on the northeast tip of Teuru Marigaro, to 3*2 high ; 
branched, keys with orange- red color at base. The fruit weighed about 
45 lbs. This specimen has been given to Prof. Harold St. John for iden 
fixation. Christophersen (1927) refers to a large fruited specimen whi 
was not collected. He suggested that this might be P. rockii . It is p 
ible that a number of species are present some of which may have been 
imported from the Gilbert Islands. This tree was the only specimen ob¬ 
served on Fanning Island which was bearing fruits. Several informants 
confirmed the use of this tree as a source of food. Pandanus hermsianu 
mart was established on the basis of a.single phalange from the beach 
on Fanning Island (see Martelli, 1926 ). 
Gr amineae 
Ball 7 (BISH), Wilder 1 (BISH), Christophersen 18 (BISH), Long 
3506, 3510, 3538 , 3553, 3571 (UH). Common in sandy soils over the atoll, 
this species forms thick swales under open Tournefortia and Cocos groves. 
Stenotaphrum secundatum (Walt.) Ktze.+ 
Long 5581 (UH), Ibis species was used as a lawn grass in the cable 
station compound and appears to be spreading moderately into adjacent open 
sites. 
Cyperaceae 
Fimbristylis cymosa R. Br. _ , 
Wilder 3 (BISH), Christophersen 17 (BISH) as F. spathaeea, Ball 8 (BISH) 
as F. spathacea, Long 3512, 3514, 3552 (UH). This sedge was found on both 
the northwest and south island probably spreading into open sites from the 
settlement at English Harbour and at the cable station. 
Palm ae 
