Species Aspalathus gillii

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There aren’t any identifications of Aspalathus gillii.

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Etymology of Aspalathus:

From aspalathos, a scented bush that grew in Greece, now in the related genus Astragalus.

Etymology of gillii:

Named after William Gill (1792-1863). He practised first at Caledon (1818) and then Malmesbury (1822). He then made a fortune through merino farming in the Somerset East district. Gill College at Somerset East was the result of bequeathing his fortune, his 400 odd specimens being incorporated into Kew.

Scientific name:

Aspalathus gillii Benth.

Synonym of:

Aspalathus setacea

Long etymology:

Authors:

Benth.

Synonym status:

Heterotypic synonym