Protoform: MAKO.3 [OC] Tree sp.

Description: Tree sp.
Reconstruction: Reconstructs to OC: Oceanic
Notes:

*2 PCP *mako "Trichospermum richii".
*3 PEO *maRako "k. light-wooded tree" (Gty. 1990:64).
*4 POC *maRako "Trichospermum peekelii" (LPO III:248)
*8 Polynesian reflexes refer to a wide variety of plants, mainly in the family Malvaceae.

Pollex entries:

Language Reflex Description Source
Fijian Mako Trees (Trichospermum richii), (Laportea harveyi), (Cyathocalyx vitiensis) (Phm)
Hawaiian Maʔo Native cotton (Gossypium sandvicense); shrubs (Abutilon spp.) (Pki)
Marquesas Makomako Espèce de plante (Ebénacée). (Solanum sp.) (Best 1942:29) (Dln)
New Zealand Maori Mako(mako) Wineberry (Aristotelia serrata, Tiliaceae) (Wms)
Pukapuka Tau/mako/mako Plant sp., Achyranthes velutina. Polynesian Chaff-flower (Sby). (Bge)
Samoan Maʔo Small tree sp. (Melochia aristata); possibly also (Commersonia bartramia) (Whr)
Samoan Maʔo Tree spp. including (Trichospermum richei) and (Melochia odorata) (Prt)
Tahitian Mao The name of a tree, the bark of which is used in dying native cloth. (Commersonia echinata) (Jsn). (Dvs)
Tahitian Maʔo (Melochia aristata) (Commersonia nartamia) (Whr)
Takuu Mako/pini, moko/pini Hardwood tree growing plentifully on Takuu island between Te Kaaina and I Tuattori (Mle)
Tikopia Mako A tree of the woodland; wood occasionally used for outriggers (Fth)
Tongan Mako Small tree sp. (Melochia aristata) (Whr)
Vaeakau-Taumako Mako A medium high tree with soft wood. A type of tree whose bark was used in traditional clothing (Lch). (Hvn)
Waya Mako Tree taxon, Unknown, poss. Trichospermum richii (Ply)
West Futuna Mako Tree with yellow blossom (Dty)
West Futuna Mako Tree sp. (yellow blossom). Cordia subcordata (Wly). (Dty)
West Uvea Mako Plante: (Elattostachys apetala) (Sapindacées) (Hmn)

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