Filed As:

Apocynaceae
Asclepias curassavica L.

All Determinations:

Asclepias curassavica L. det. S. A. Mori, 2006

Common Names:

ipecacuanha hippetyiguana

Location:

Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba. Saba. Trailhead of Sandy Cruz Trail from Upper Hell's Gate. Alt. 490 - 500 m. (1608 - 1640 ft.)

Collector(s):

S. A. Mori 25997 with C. A. Gracie, W. R. Buck, M. L. Smith, P. C. Hoetjes, J. F. Johnson, R. J. Thompson, L. J. van Driel & A. H. van Driel, 09 Aug 2006

Description:

Herb, 1 m tall. Corolla red, horns yellow.

Habitat:

Roadside and open areas along trail in open, disturbed areas, including farmer's fields. On andesitic slopes.

Feature Notes:

UNICATE. [Photo].

Identifiers:

NY Barcode: 00866154
GUID: 28068c07-d8d9-4863-aad1-1d279ee47a85

Map:

Coordinates: (17.6397, -63.2336)

Distribution:

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