Species Jatropha curcas
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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.)
Scientific name:
Jatropha curcas L.
Localities:
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