Jatropha gossypiifolia L.

  • Filed As

    Euphorbiaceae
    Jatropha gossypiifolia L.

  • Collector(s)

    T. G. Yuncker 8079 with J.M. Koepper & K.A. Wagner, 29 Jun 1938

  • Location

    Honduras. Aguan River Valley, Vicinity of Coyoles, Department of Yoro.

  • Habitat

    In sandy soil, thicket near the aguan River, below Coyoles.

  • Description

    Shrub about 4 ft tall; flowers red.

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 873977

    Occurrence ID: 702e5a4a-a373-4005-a4e1-052ad9cffe39

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  • Kingdom

    Plantae

  • Division

    Magnoliophyta

  • Order

    Malpighiales

  • Family

    Euphorbiaceae

  • All Determinations

    Jatropha gossypiifolia L.

  • Region

    Central America

  • Country

    Honduras

  • Locality

    Aguan River Valley, Vicinity of Coyoles, Department of Yoro.

  • Coordinates

    15.4253, -86.6695

  • Coordinate Uncertainty (m)

    2826.57

  • Georeferencing Method

    Georeferencing Quick Reference Guide, Version 2012. Coordinates on Aguan river shore near Coyoles were located. Linear extent was calculated as halved distance between coordinates and nearest named place, Coyoles (2815 m). Uncertainty radius was determined using the MaNIS Georef. Calc.

  • Geodetic Datum

    WGS84

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