Species Matricaria schlechteri
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There aren’t any identifications of Matricaria schlechteri.
Range:
Location unknown
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Etymology of Matricaria:
La. mater = mother or matrix = womb; referring to the herbs of old that were used in midwifery matters. The plant’s reputed value was in treating menstrual disorders; ‘chamomile’.
Etymology of schlechteri:
Named in honour of the German Rudolf Schlecter (1872-1925) and his brother Max (1874-1960), renowned plant collectors from South Africa.
Scientific name:
Matricaria schlechteri Bolus ex Schltr.
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Long etymology:
Rudolf made more than 12 000 collections. His brother Max settled in Port Nolloth where he earned his living collecting and trading
Protologue:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 27: 208 (1899)
Synonym status:
Year published:
1899
Observations of Taxon
There aren’t any identifications of Matricaria schlechteri.