Purau is a tree native to the South Pacific region, and it has various synonyms and common names depending on the country. In Fiji, it is known as "saviki," while in Tonga, it is referred to as "hafu." The tree is also called "tembesu" in Indonesia and "thathe-kaduru" in Sri Lanka. In Malaysia and the Philippines, purau is known as "kembang tampoi" and "dumagat," respectively. Other nicknames for the purau tree include "beauty leaf," "wild hibiscus," and "sea hibiscus." Despite having different names, all these synonyms refer to the same tree species, which is renowned for its medicinal, culinary, and ornamental properties.