Life and Adventures of Johann Gerhard König (1728-1785), A Phantom of the Herbaria

Michael Sterll

Published on : 31-Mar-2009

DOI : https://dx.doi.org/10.22244/rheedea.2008.18.02.08

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Abstract

Johann Gerhard König (1 728-1 789) was a student of Linnaeus who influenced South and Southeast Asian botany on a strong foundation. His published contributions are however very few and a treasure trove of unpublished manuscripts went to Joseph Banks upon his bequeath. A summary of König's botanical activities is presented here.