Species Mitrophyllum pillansii
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Etymology of Mitrophyllum:
Gk. mitra = bishop’s cap, headband, turban; phyllon = a leaf; the second pair of leaves are united for most of their length into a conical body resembling a bishop’s mitre.
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:
Mitrophyllum pillansii N.E. Br.
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Protologue:
Gard. Chron. Ser. III. 1929, Ser. III. lxxxvi (1928)
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Year published:
1928
Observations of Taxon
Mitrophyllum pillansii
Name of observer:
Herre (David)
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Mitrophyllum pillansii
Name of observer:
James Deacon (Mr.Drimia)
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Collection:
Mitrophyllum pillansii
Name of observer:
James Deacon (Mr.Drimia)
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