Species Chironia transvaalensis
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There aren’t any identifications of Chironia transvaalensis.
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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 transvaalensis:
From the former Transvaal Province of South Africa; now Gauteng Province. Trans meaning 'across', and vaal refers to the Vaal River, it being on the far side of the river from the Cape.
Scientific name:
Chironia transvaalensis Gilg
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Protologue:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 26: 106 (1899)
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Year published:
1899
Observations of Taxon
There aren’t any identifications of Chironia transvaalensis.
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