Houttuyn, M., Natuurlyke historie, Deel 2, Planten (1773-1783)
Nat. Hist. (Houttuyn, coloured plates)

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vol. 2(7):

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[De Kruiden 1]

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t. 44

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Calotropis gigantea (L.) Dryand.

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name cited:
Asclepias gigantea L.
name recognized:
Calotropis gigantea (L.) Dryand.
name recognized (basionym):
Asclepias gigantea L.

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drawing: n.a.

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family: Asclepiadaceae
subfamily: Asclepioideae
tribe: Asclepiadeae

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epithet: giganteus,-a,-um

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Illustration contributed by:
Teyler museum, Haarlem, Netherlands

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http://www.plantillustrations.org/illustration.php?id_illustration=515547

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synonyms:

homotypic synonyms:
Asclepias gigantea L.;
heterotypic synonyms:
Calotropis gigantiea (L.) R. Br. ex Schultes; Periploca cochinchinensis Lour.; Streptocaulon cochinchinense (Lour.) G. Don;