About Jisaburo Ohwi
Lived 1905 – 1977 (aged 71). Jisaburo Ohwi was a Japanese botanist, botanical collector and scientific collector.
was a Japanese botanist. He was a distinguished member of the Faculty of Science of Kyoto Imperial University. He is perhaps best known for his 1953 .
Species named after Ohwi (Cyperaceae) Carex ohwii Masam. (Cyperaceae) Cyperus ohwii Kük. (Lamiaceae) Clerodendrum ohwii Kaneh. & Hatus. (Lamiaceae) Isodon × ohwii Okuyama (Lamiaceae) Rabdosia × ohwii (Okuyama), Hara (Melastomataceae) Medinilla ohwii Nayar. (Orchidaceae) Epipactis ohwii Fukuy. (Orchidaceae) Lecanorchis ohwii Masam. (Orchidaceae) Oreorchis ohwii Fukuy. (Poaceae) Panicum ohwii (Poaceae) Sasa ohwii Koidz. (Rosaceae) Prunus ohwii Kaneh. & Hatus. (Ruscaceae) Ophiopogon ohwii Okuyama (Saxifragaceae) Saxifraga ohwii Tatew.
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Who was Jisaburo Ohwi?
Japanese botanist (1905-1977)
When was Jisaburo Ohwi born?
Jisaburo Ohwi was born on 18 September 1905 in Tokyo.
When did Jisaburo Ohwi die?
Jisaburo Ohwi died on 22 February 1977.
What was Jisaburo Ohwi's occupation?
Jisaburo Ohwi was a botanist, botanical collector and scientific collector.
What nationality was Jisaburo Ohwi?
Jisaburo Ohwi was Japanese.
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