Rivina

Translingual

Etymology

Named in honour of German botanist Augustus Quirinus Rivinus (1652-1723).

Proper noun

Rivina f

1. A taxonomic genus within the family Petiveriaceae – including the pigeonberry.

Usage notes

• Formerly often placed in family Phytolaccaceae.

Hyponyms

• (genus): Rivina humilis (pigeonberry) - type species; Rivina brasiliensis - other accepted species

References

• Rivina on Wikipedia.Wikipedia
• Rivina on Wikispecies.Wikispecies
• Rivina on Wikimedia Commons.Wikimedia Commons
• Rivina at Plants of the World Online
• Rivina at Tropicos