Species Mimusops obovata
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Etymology of Mimusops:
Gk. mimus = an actor, mime, mimic; ops = face; sometimes interpreted as mimo = an ape; ops = face, hence like a monkey; referring to the corolla and the shape of the flowers, which allegedly resemble a monkey face. ‘The resemblance is at best obscure’ (Hugh Glen).
Etymology of obovata:
From the Latin ob- = ‘in opposite’ and ovatus = ‘egg-shaped’; the narrow side is on the side of the stalk
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Protologue:
Linnaea 23: 75 (1850)
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Year published:
1850
Observations of Taxon
Mimusops obovata
Name of observer:
Richard Boon (David)
Date observed:
Date observed unknown
Mimusops obovata
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Name of observer:
Janet M. Gibson (David)
Date observed:
Date observed unknown
Mimusops obovata
Name of observer:
David Gwynne-Evans (David)
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Date observed unknown
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