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Micronychia (plant)
''Micronychia'' is a genus of flowering plants in the family Anacardiaceae, with all species endemic to Madagascar, usually on the eastern side of the island. Species The following species are accepted: *''Micronychia acuminata'' *''Micronychia bemangidiensis'' *''Micronychia benono'' *''Micronychia danguyana'' *''Micronychia kotozafii'' *''Micronychia macrophylla'' *''Micronychia madagascariensis'' *''Micronychia minutiflora'' *''Micronychia striata'' *''Micronychia tsiramiramy'' References Anacardiaceae Anacardiaceae genera Endemic flora of Madagascar {{Anacardiaceae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Daniel Oliver (botanist)
Daniel Oliver, FRS (6 February 1830, Newcastle upon Tyne – 21 December 1916) was an English botanist. He was Librarian of the Herbarium, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew from 1860–1890 and Keeper there from 1864–1890, and Professor of Botany at University College, London from 1861–1888. In 1864, while at UCL, he published ''Lessons in Elementary Biology'', based upon material left in manuscript by John Stevens Henslow, and illustrated by Henslow's daughter, Anne Henslow Barnard of Cheltenham. With a second edition in 1869 and a third in 1878 this book was reprinted until at least 1891. Oliver regarded this book as suitable for use in schools and for young people remote from the classroom and laboratory. He was elected a member of the Linnean Society, awarded their Gold Medal in 1893, and awarded a Royal Medal by the Royal Society in 1884. He married in 1861 and was the father of two daughters and a son, Francis Wall Oliver. In 1895, botanist Tiegh published '' Oliverella'', a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |