Species Herpestis africana

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There aren’t any identifications of Herpestis africana.

Range:

Location unknown

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Etymology of Herpestis:

Gk. herpes from herpein = to creep; tis = life, existence; referring to a creeping herb whose habitat includes wetlands and muddy shores.

Etymology of africana:

From Latin āfricāna = 'African', the origin of the organism

Scientific name:

Herpestis africana (Pers.) Steud.

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Authors:

(Pers.) Steud.

Protologue:

Nomencl. Bot., ed. 2 (Steudel) 1: 753 (1840)

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Year published:

1840

There aren’t any identifications of Herpestis africana.