Species Rhinephyllum pillansii
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Etymology of Rhinephyllum:
Gk. rhine = file, rasp; phyllon = leaf; referring to the succulent leaves’ rough surface.
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.
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Unknown
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Protologue:
Gard Chron. 1927, Ser. III. lxxxii. 92.
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Observations of Taxon
Rhinephyllum pillansii
Name of observer:
Doreen Court (Mr.Drimia)
Date observed:
Date observed unknown
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