Species Rhus rogersii
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Range:
Location unknown
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Etymology of Rhus:
Gk. rhous, from rhodos = red (the word can be traced back for centuries); referring to the fruits or autumn leaves of some species.
Etymology of rogersii:
Named after Rev. William Moyle Rogers (1835-1920), clergyman and specialist on Rubus. He was brought to the Cape by Bishop Gray in 1860 and appointed vice-principal of Bishop's College (Bishops) in Cape Town. His holy orders stationed him at Riversdale from January - June 1860, at George from June 1860 - September 1862 and then briefly at Caledon from October 1862. His whole cape collection is stored at the British Museum.
Scientific name:
Rhus rogersii Schönland
Synonym of:
Unknown
Long etymology:
Protologue:
Bothalia 3: 42 (1930)
Synonym status:
Year published:
1930
Observations of Taxon
Rhus rogersii
Name of observer:
Richard Boon (David)
Date observed:
Date observed unknown