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Ernst Schelle

1864 – 1945

German botanist

Botanist Cactus grower
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Lived 1864 – 1945 (aged 80–81). Ernst Schelle was a German botanist and cactus grower.

Ernst Schelle (1864–1945) was a German botanist who specialized in cacti. He was employed as Inspector of the botanical gardens in Tübingen. The grass species Helictotrichon schellianum (Hack.) Kitag. is named for him.

Publications Handbuch der Laubholz-Benenung, 1903 (with Ludwig Beissner, Hermann Zabel) – Handbook of deciduous tree designation. Handbuch der kakteenkultur: Kurze beschreibung der meisten gegenwärtig im handel befindlichen kakteen, nebst angabe zu deren pflege. Für gärtner und kakteenliebhaber zusammengestellt, 1907 – Handbook of cacti culture, etc. Die winterharten Nadelhölzer Mitteleuropas, 1909 – Hardy conifers of mid-Europe. Der Blumengarten. Anleitung zur Anlage, Bepflanzung und Pflege eines einfachen Ziergartens, 1912 – The flower garden. Instructions for installation, planting and maintenance of a simple decorative garden. Wörterbuch der botanischen Kunstsprache für Gärtner, Gartenfreunde und Gartenbauzöglinge, 1912 (with Karl Salomon) – Dictionary of botanical technical language for gardeners, garden lovers and horticulture students. Botanisches und gärtnerisches Wörterbuch, 1921 (with Karl Salomon) – Botanical and gardening dictionary. Kakteen: Kurze Beschreibung nebst Angaben über die Kultur der gegenwärtig im Handel befindlichen Arten und Formen, 1926 – Cacti. Brief description along with information on the culture of types and forms, etc.

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Important facts

Born
1864
Birth century
Died
1945
Also known as
Schelle

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Ernst Schelle?

German botanist (1864-1945)

When was Ernst Schelle born?

Ernst Schelle was born in 1864.

When did Ernst Schelle die?

Ernst Schelle died in 1945.

What was Ernst Schelle's occupation?

Ernst Schelle was a botanist and cactus grower.

What nationality was Ernst Schelle?

Ernst Schelle was German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ernst Schelle

· Wikidata: Q4522680

· DBpedia: Ernst Schelle

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