Species Hoodia pillansii
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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 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.
Scientific name:
Hoodia pillansii N.E. Br.
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Protologue:
Fl. Cap. (Harvey) 4: I. 898 (1909)
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Year published:
1909
Observations of Taxon
Hoodia pillansii
Name of observer:
Various (David)
Date observed:
Date observed unknown
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