Species Strophanthus capensis
Pictures from Observations
There aren’t any identifications of Strophanthus capensis.
Range:
Location unknown
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Etymology of Strophanthus:
Gk. strophos = cord, twisted band; anthos = flower. The petals have long, often twisted appendages.
Etymology of capensis:
From the Cape Province of South Africa, previously known as the Cape Colony. -ensis is a Latin adjectival suffix meaning “pertaining to or “originating in,” Thus these organisms were first discovered in the Cape. In the early days of exploration this epithet was frequently applied to anywhere in South Africa or even Southern Africa
Scientific name:
Strophanthus capensis A. DC.
Synonym of:
Unknown
Long etymology:
Protologue:
Prodr. (DC.) 8: 419 (1844)
Synonym status:
Year published:
1844
Observations of Taxon
There aren’t any identifications of Strophanthus capensis.