Shrubs

Littoral Scrub

Typically dominated by Scaevola taccada and/or Wollastonia biflora on both sandy and rocky substrates, this vegetation type grows between the herbaceous strand zone and littoral forest or Pandanus scrub. Other characteristic species include Clerodendrum inerme, Colubrina asiatica, Ficus scabra and Premna serratifolia.

Montane Scrub

Occurring on the summit area of Tutuila is a mix of ferns, shrubs, and climbers with scattered trees that include Metrosideros collina, Pandanus reineckei, Rapanea myricifolia and Spiraeanthemum samoense. The dominant ferns are Davallia epiphylla, Dicranopteris linearis, Dipteris conjugata and Nephrolepis biserrata. The woody vines of Freycinetia spp. are also common.

last updated: Tuesday, January 13, 2004