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Skinner, George Ure (1804–1867) View Biographical Record

Article: Skinneria; skinneri

Publication: Verklarend woordenboek der wetenschappelijke namen van de in Nederland en Nederlandsch-Indië...

Subject ID: 28528

Subject Name: Skinner, George Ure
Article Title: Skinneria; skinneri
Publication Primary Author: Backer, C. A.
Call Number: L15 B126V
Notes: Skinner, G. Ure; 1804-1867; born Newcastle on Tyne, died Aspinwall, Panama; merchant and fancier of plants; collector and grower of orchids; imported many plants into England from Guatemala where he had an office; sent many orchids to James Bateman. 'Lycaste skinneri' lindl., 'Aquilegia skinner' W. J. Hook., and 'Skinneria' Choisy, were named for him.