Calotropis procera (Aiton) W.T.Aiton

  • Filed As

    Apocynaceae
    Calotropis procera (Aiton) W.T.Aiton

  • Collector(s)

    P. Acevedo-Rodríguez 1949 with A. Reilly, 23 August 1987

  • Location

    Virgin Islands (U.S.). Saint John. Cruz Bay in front of the Adult Multi-Purpose Center.

  • Habitat

    Disturbed open area.

  • Description

    Herbaceous shrub. Stems smooth, green; abundant milky sap; petals white w/tips on inside light violet; sepals and stigma green.

  • Specimen Notes

    herbarium distribution: NY, UPR, VINPS

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 839831

    Occurrence ID: f35700d5-a437-453e-a182-bab299f6875d

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  • Region

    West Indies

  • Country

    Virgin Islands (U.S.)

  • State/Province

    Saint John

  • Locality

    Cruz Bay in front of the Adult Multi-Purpose Center

  • Elevation

    Alt. 3 m. (10 ft.)

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