Species Selago schlechteri
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There aren’t any identifications of Selago schlechteri.
Range:
Location unknown
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Etymology of Selago:
Celtic. sel = sight; jach = salutary, beneficial; referring to its supposed medicinal properties, especially for diseases of the eyes. Another source suggests the derivation is Greek, selagh = flashing. (Allusion unknown.)
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:
Selago schlechteri Rolfe
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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:
Fl. Cap. (Harvey) 5: 139 (1901)
Synonym status:
Year published:
1901
Observations of Taxon
There aren’t any identifications of Selago schlechteri.