Genus Adenia
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Range:
Location unknown
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Short etymology:
Named after the city of Aden in Yemen where Forsskål came across this plant. While there are glands (Gk. aden) on the petiole and in the flowers of some species, this is not the reason for the name.
Scientific name:
Adenia Forssk.
Etymology applies to:
While there are glands (Gk. aden) on the petiole and in the flowers of some species, this is not the reason for the name.
Etymology source:
Global vulnerability:
NE
Synonym of:
Unknown
Protologue:
Fl. Aegypt.-Arab. pl. 77, descr. (1775)
Synonym status:
Year published:
1775
Observations of Taxon
Adenia fruticosa
Name of observer:
Richard Boon (David)
Date observed:
Date observed unknown
Adenia gummifera
Name of observer:
Richard Boon (David)
Date observed:
Date observed unknown
Adenia glauca
Name of observer:
Braam van Wyk & Sasa Malan (David)
Date observed:
Date observed unknown
Collection:
Adenia digitata
Name of observer:
Braam van Wyk & Sasa Malan (David)
Date observed:
Date observed unknown
Collection:
Adenia spinosa
Name of observer:
Doreen Court (Mr.Drimia)
Date observed:
Date observed unknown
Collection: