Checklist of Orchidaceae of The Society Islands (French Polynesia) are gathered and presented. Presence of 20 genera, 27 species, 3 subspecies, 8 varietas and 2 taxonomic forms of native species and 2 genera with sole naturalized species of Orchidaceae are confirmed from the archipelago.
This report presents the beauty culture of French Polynesia and cultural influences from the United States. The expedition took place at the turn of June and July in 2005. The visited islands are Tahiti and Moorea. It was found that the islands of Tahiti and Moorea, while being close, can be distinguished by significant cultural differences and standard of living.
Checklist of Orchidaceae of Tuamotu and Gambier (French Polynesia) are gathered and presented. Presence of 3 genera, 3 native species of Orchidaceae are confirmed from the archipelago. Photographs of each of them are added.
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