Species Hoodia pilifera
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Range:
Location unknown
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Etymology of Hoodia:
Probably for Dr William Chamberlain Hood (1790–1879), British surgeon who lived in South Lambeth, London, and collected succulents.
Etymology of pilifera:
From Latin pilum a 'javelin / throwing spear' referring to a long straight hair and -ifer 'bearing or carrying'
Scientific name:
Hoodia pilifera (L. f.) Plowes
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Unknown
Long etymology:
Synonym status:
(= Trichocaulon piliferum (L.f.) N.E.Br.) Spiny, cactus-like leafless succulent to 80 cm, with 21--34-angled stems. Flowers 16--20 mm diam., dark purplish to pinkish brown, foul-smelling. May--Sept. Rocky slopes in karroid scrub, KM (Little Karoo to E Cape).
Observations of Taxon
Hoodia pilifera
Name of observer:
Doreen Court (Mr.Drimia)
Date observed:
Date observed unknown
Collection:
Hoodia pilifera
Name of observer:
Doreen Court (Mr.Drimia)
Date observed:
Date observed unknown
Collection:
Hoodia pilifera
Locality:
Name of observer:
Cameron McMaster (David)
Date observed:
30/04/2012 - 10:41am
Collection:
Hoodia pilifera
Locality:
Name of observer:
Cameron McMaster (David)
Date observed:
14/11/2010 - 3:13pm
Collection:
Hoodia pilifera
Locality:
Name of observer:
Cameron McMaster (David)
Date observed:
10/08/2010 - 7:55pm
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