Biography

Neville Stuart Pillans, South African botanist (Rosedale, Rosebank 02 May 1884 – Cape Town 23 March 1964)

Described the valid genus Stapeliopsis 1928 (Asclepiadaceae) and about 290 plant species

HONORS

Nevillea Esterhuysen & Linder 1984 (Restionaceae)

Pillansia L. Bolus 1914 (Iridaceae)