Weda
Welzen, 2020
Weda is a of flowering plants in the spurge (Euphorbiaceae), established by Welzen in 2020. The genus belongs to the Crotonoideae and tribe Ricinocarpeae. It is classified within the Malpighiales. The genus is distinct from the district of the same name in North Maluku, Indonesia.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Weda: /ˈwiː.də/
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Misconceptions
The name 'Weda' is homonymous with a district in North Maluku, Indonesia, and is etymologically related to 'Veda' in Hindu religious texts. These are unrelated to the genus.
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Taxonomic history
The was established by Welzen in 2020. It is classified within the Crotonoideae and tribe Ricinocarpeae of Euphorbiaceae.
Nomenclatural note
The name 'Weda' is distinct from the district name in Indonesia and from 'Veda' in Hindu scripture. The genus follows standard rules.