Species Jatropha decumbens
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There aren’t any identifications of Jatropha decumbens.
Range:
Location unknown
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Etymology of Jatropha:
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.)
Etymology of decumbens:
From the Latin word decumbens meaning 'lying down' or 'prostrate';
Scientific name:
Jatropha decumbens Pax & K. Hoffm.
Synonym of:
Unknown
Long etymology:
Protologue:
Pflanzenr. (Engler) 398 (1914)
Synonym status:
Year published:
1914
Observations of Taxon
There aren’t any identifications of Jatropha decumbens.
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