Species Chironia speciosa
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There aren’t any identifications of Chironia speciosa.
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Etymology of Chironia:
For Chiron, the good ‘civilised’ centaur of Greek mythology who studied medicine, astronomy, music and other arts. When he was accidentally shot, legend has it that Zeus, the god of sky and thunder, put him in the south at Alpha and Beta Centauri, pointers to the Southern Cross; referring to the plant’s medicinal properties.
Etymology of speciosa:
From the Latin speciosa / speciosus meaning ‘beautiful’
Scientific name:
Chironia speciosa E. Mey.
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Protologue:
Comm. Pl. Afr. Austr. 178 (1837)
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Year published:
1837
Observations of Taxon
There aren’t any identifications of Chironia speciosa.
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