Species Cheiridopsis pillansii
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Etymology of Cheiridopsis:
Gk. kheiris = a sleeve, -opsis = resembling; referring to the old, dry leaves which form a protective sheath around new emerging green leaves.
Etymology of pillansii:
Named after Capetonian botanist Neville Stuart Pillans (1884-1964). He joined the staff at Bolus herbarium in 1918 and worked there till his retirement. He had a penchance for succulents and did Monographs of the Restionaceae, Bruniaceae, Phylica, Agathosma and Metalasia. He also did some work on the genus Hermannia, but gave up two years before his death.
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Unknown
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Protologue:
S. African Gard. 17: 326 (1927)
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Year published:
1927
Observations of Taxon
Cheiridopsis pillansii
Name of observer:
Gideon Smith et al. (David)
Date observed:
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Collection:
Cheiridopsis pillansii
Name of observer:
Doreen Court (Mr.Drimia)
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