Which plants are common in Palau?

Palau features a diverse range of terrestrial flora due to its geographic proximity to Indonesia, New Guinea, and the Philippines. Common plants found throughout the islands include:1

• Beach morning glory1
• Polynesian ironwood tree1
• Pandanus1
• Various species of palm and fern1
• Mangrove forests, which are particularly prominent along the coasts of Babelthuap2

Additionally, the islands support thick plant growth on the limestone "rock islands," which has contributed to the unique sculpting of their surfaces over time. While coconut palms are present, they are sometimes threatened by the introduced coconut rhinoceros beetle, which is managed through biological control methods.21