Genus Catha
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Range:
Location unknown
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Short etymology:
Latinised from the Arabic name khat = the name of a headcloth worn by Ancient Egyptian Pharaohs. The chewing of the leaves of khat as a social custom is well established as this can induce mild euphoria, reduce hunger, be used for ‘Bushman’s tea’ (South African common name) as well as have harmful narcotic effects.
Scientific name:
Catha Forssk. ex Schreb.
Etymology source:
Global vulnerability:
NE
Synonym of:
Unknown
Protologue:
Forssk., Fl. Aegypt.-Arab. 63 (1775) [nomen]; Forssk. ex Scop., Introd. Hist. Nat. 228 (1777); Gen. Pl., ed. 8[a] 1: 147 (1789)
Synonym status:
Year published:
1789
Observations of Taxon
Catha edulis
Name of observer:
Various (David)
Date observed:
Date observed unknown
Collection:
Catha edulis
Name of observer:
Richard Boon (David)
Date observed:
Date observed unknown