Genus Jatropha
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Range:
Location unknown
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Short etymology:
Gk. iatros = physician; trophe = food, nutrition. Hugh Glen comments that, ‘some species have medicinal value, but most are poisonous.’ (In 2005, Western Australia banned J. gossypiifolia, as it is invasive and highly toxic to humans and animals.)
Scientific name:
Jatropha L.
Etymology source:
Global vulnerability:
NE
Synonym of:
Unknown
Protologue:
Sp. Pl. 2: 1006 (1753)
Synonym status:
Year published:
1753
Observations of Taxon
Jatropha curcas
Name of observer:
Richard Boon (David)
Date observed:
Date observed unknown
Jatropha lagarinthoides
Name of observer:
Sasa Malan (David)
Date observed:
Date observed unknown
Collection:
Jatropha woodii
Locality:
Name of observer:
Janet M. Gibson (David)
Date observed:
Date observed unknown
Jatropha capensis
Locality:
Name of observer:
Auriol Batten (David)
Date observed:
Date observed unknown
Collection:
Jatropha lagarinthoides
Name of observer:
Braam van Wyk and Sasa Malan (David)
Date observed:
Date observed unknown