Species Catharanthus roseus
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Range:
Location unknown
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Etymology of Catharanthus:
Gk. katharos = pure, unspotted; anthos = a flower; possibly referring to the purity of the flowers, which are the same shade of pink or white throughout.
Etymology of roseus:
From the Latin roseus = ‘rose-coloured’ or 'red'
Scientific name:
Catharanthus roseus (L.) G. Don
Synonym of:
Unknown
Long etymology:
Protologue:
Gen. Hist. 4: 95 (1837)
Synonym status:
Year published:
1837
Observations of Taxon
Catharanthus roseus
Name of observer:
David Gwynne-Evans (David)
Date observed:
19/05/2010 - 2:14pm
Collection: