Species Cheiridopsis schinziana
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There aren’t any identifications of Cheiridopsis schinziana.
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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 schinziana:
Named after the German botanist Hans Schinz (1858-1941) who in 1884 began a two and a half year expedition in Namibia with mine manager H. Pohle. Returning to Zurich he became director of the botanic garden and an extraordinary professor at the university
Scientific name:
Cheiridopsis schinziana Dinter
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Protologue:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 29: 169 (1931)
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Year published:
1931
Observations of Taxon
There aren’t any identifications of Cheiridopsis schinziana.