Table 1 Informants data and island of origin
From: Ethnobotanical survey of cosmetic plants used in Marquesas Islands (French Polynesia)
Marquesas | Island | Number of informants | Female proportion of informants | Inhabitants | Female proportion of inhabitants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
North | Nuku Hiva | 17 | 76% | 2966 | 47% |
North | Ua Pou | 2 | 50% | 2173 | 50% |
North | Ua Huka | 1 | 100% | 621 | 48% |
North | Total 3 islands | 20 (71%) | 75% | 5760 (62%) | 48% |
South | Hiva Oa | 0 | - | 2190 | 47% |
South | Tahuata | 2 | 100% | 703 | 49% |
South | Fatu Hiva | 6 | 100% | 611 | 47% |
South | Total 3 islands | 8 (29%) | 100% | 3504 (38%) | 47% |
Marquesas | Total 6 islands | 28 | 82% | 9264 | 48% |