Catharanthus roseus (L.) G.Don

• Region

  West Indies

• Country

  Jamaica

• State/Province

  Saint Andrew

• Locality

  above Hope River plain, about 1 mile east of Mona.

• Elevation

  Alt. 152.4 m. (500 ft.)

• Coordinates

  18.0059, -76.7363

• Coordinate Uncertainty (m)

  1603

• Georeferencing Method

  Georeferencing Quick Reference Guide, Version 2012. Coordinates of Hope River center were located. Linear extent was calculated as the halved distance between coordinates and center of nearest named place, Industry Village (1585 m). Uncertainty radius was determined using the MaNIS Georef. Calculator.

• Geodetic Datum

  WGS84

• Distribution

  Map all specimens of this taxon

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PLANTS OF JAMAICA
Parish: St. Andrew	Date: Nov* 7> 19i>7
Bot. Name: Catharanthus roseus (L.) G. Don
vem. Name: Ram-goat Rose, Old Mail, Periwinkle
Herb, about 18 in, high; flowers white and
pink* On embankment above Hope River, about 1
mile east of Mona, in dry soil. Alt. c. £00 ft,
Used in treatment of diabetes.
Collector: T. G. YUNCKER
No. 17,309
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