Species Syncarpha speciosissima
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Range:
Location unknown
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Etymology of Syncarpha:
Gk. syn- = together; karphos = a dry stalk, scale; possibly referring to the dry bracts that are united into a cone-like structure.
Etymology of speciosissima:
From the Latin speciosus = 'beautiful', 'splendid', 'spectacular' and -issimus the superlative form = 'extremely', 'most'.
Scientific name:
Syncarpha speciosissima (L.) B. Nord.
Common names:
Cape Everlasting
Localities:
Synonym of:
Unknown
Long etymology:
Protologue:
Compositae Newslett. 17: 5 (1989)
Synonym status:
Year published:
1989
Sprawling, white-woolly shrublet 20--60 cm with erect annual stems. Leaves oblong to linear, clasping at the base. Flower heads discoid, large, solitary on elongate peduncles, cream, bracts papery, acuminate, white to cream. July--Jan. Sandstone slopes, SW, LB (Cape Peninsula to Tradouw Pass).
Observations of Taxon
Syncarpha speciosissima
Name of observer:
Anne Bean & Amida Johns (David)
Date observed:
Date observed unknown
Syncarpha speciosissima
Locality:
Name of observer:
Maarten Groos (David)
Date observed:
01/01/2002 - 2:34am
Collection:
