Cornelius Johannes Theodoor Uphof (1886–1969 ) was a botanist, phycologist, and teacher. Born in the Netherlands, he worked extensively in the University of Arizona, at Tucson.[1]
Johannes Cornelius Theodorus (Theodor) Uphof | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1886 |
| Died | 1969 (aged 82–83) |
| Nationality | Dutch, American |
| Known for | Contributions to the taxonomy of the Amaryllidaceae, algae, spermatophytes |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Botany |
| Author abbrev. (botany) | Uphof |
He was known for initiating the controversy over the taxonomy of Hippeastrum.[2][3]
Publications edit
- 1959. Dictionary of economic plants. Ed. H. R. Engelmann (J. Cramer); Hafner. 400 pp. 2nd. ed. 1968, 591 pp.
References edit
- ^ Index of Botanists Archived 2013-12-03 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Uphoff, J. C. T. 1938. The history of nomenclature – Amaryllis belladonna( Linn.) Herb., and Hippeastrum (Herb.). Herbertia 5: 100-111. accessed November 29, 2013
- ^ Uphof, J. C. T. 1939. Critical review of Sealy's "Amaryllis and Hippeastrum". Herbertia 6: 163–166.
- ^ International Plant Names Index. Uphof.
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