About Adolphe Tonduz
Lived 1862 – 1921 (aged 58–59). Adolphe Tonduz was a Swiss botanist, botanical collector, curator and scientific collector.
Adolphe Tonduz (1862-1921) was a Swiss botanist who collected plants in both Guatemala and Costa Rica. He was the first director of the National Herbarium of Costa Rica, which was founded in 1887. Together with Henri Pittier he published 'Primitae Florae Costaricensis' and 'Herborisations au Costa Rica'.
Honours and namesakes Species named after Tonduz
These species were discovered from specimens collected by Tonduz and were unknown to science at the time.
Acronia tonduzii Anemopaegma tonduzianum Anthurium tonduzii Calyptranthes tonduzii Cedrela tonduzii Quercus tonduzii Weberocereus tonduzii
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Adolphe Tonduz?
Swiss botanist (1862-1921)
When was Adolphe Tonduz born?
Adolphe Tonduz was born in 1862 in Pully.
When did Adolphe Tonduz die?
Adolphe Tonduz died in 1921 in Guatemala City.
What was Adolphe Tonduz's occupation?
Adolphe Tonduz was a botanist, botanical collector, curator and scientific collector.
What nationality was Adolphe Tonduz?
Adolphe Tonduz was Swiss.
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