Genus Biophytum
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Location unknown
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Short etymology:
Gk. bios = life; phytum = plant, hence ‘plant of life’; referring to the reactive ‘irritable’ nature of the foliage. The leaves and pods are sensitive to touch.
Scientific name:
Biophytum DC.
Etymology source:
Global vulnerability:
NE
Synonym of:
Unknown
Protologue:
Prodr. (DC.) 1: 689 (1824)
Synonym status:
Year published:
1824
Observations of Taxon
Biophytum petersianum
Name of observer:
David Gwynne-Evans (David)
Date observed:
19/05/2010 - 12:20pm
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