Species Protea intonsa
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Range:
Location unknown
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Etymology of Protea:
Gk. After Proteus, a mythological sea-god, who could change his form at will, taking new shapes. Seemingly Linnaeus was so over-awed by the variety of plants sent to him from the Cape that he named the genus Protea. The authors could not confirm this.
Etymology of intonsa:
From the Latin intonsusĀ = 'unshaven', referring to the untidy hairiness of the plantĀ
Scientific name:
Unknown
Synonym of:
Unknown
Long etymology:
Protologue:
J. S. Afr. Bot., 37(3): 183 (1971); J. S. African Bot. 37: 183-188 (1971)
Synonym status:
Year published:
1971
Observations of Taxon
Protea intonsa
Name of observer:
Fay Anderson (David)
Date observed:
Date observed unknown
Collection:
Protea intonsa
Name of observer:
Yvette van Wijk (Yvette)
Date observed:
24/02/2007 - 1:24pm
Collection: