Fibre - Specimen details

Fibre - Specimen details

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Catalogue Number: 49204

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Plant Name 107.00 ASCLEPIADACEAE Gomphocarpus physocarpus Entry Book Number 160.1887
Artefact Name Fibre Vernacular Name
Iso Country South Africa TDWG Region South Africa
Parts Held Fibre Geography Description Natal, Africa, Southern Africa
Uses FibreUse: MATERIALS - Fibres User: Man TDWG use MATERIALS - Fibres
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Donor Ide & Christie Donor No
Donor Date Donor Notes Medley Wood Jx0Dx0A
Collector Collector No
Collection Notes Collection Date
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Notes: Label source: Report of Ide & Christie on Gomphocarpus physocarpus? Imperfectly cleaned, in present state only available for cordage as an adulterant of Manila or other white hemps. Strength disappointing compared with manila. Estimated value on its p, resent form 15 pounds per ton, but might be improved by proper cleaning by 75 or 100%.
Determinations:107.00 ASCLEPIADACEAE Gomphocarpus physocarpus E. Mey.
    107.00 ASCLEPIADACEAE Asclepias physocarpa Schl.

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