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Hartweg, Karl Theodor (1812–1871) View Biographical Record

Article: Hartwegi; hartwegianus; hartwegii

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

Subject ID: 40618

Subject Name: Hartweg, Karl Theodor
Article Title: Hartwegi; hartwegianus; hartwegii
Publication Primary Author: Backer, C. A.
Call Number: L15 B126V
Notes: Hartweg, K. Th.; 1812-1871; Germany, born Karlsruhe, died Schwetzingen nr. Heidelberg; on order of the Royal Hort. Soc. of London he traveled Mexico, Guatemala, Peru, Ecuador, Columbia, and Jamaica (1836-43); transported a rich coll. of living plants and herbarium material to England; 1845 on order of the same Soc. he traversed Mexico and California; 1848 returned to Europe where he became court-gardener in Schwetzingen. 'Lupinus hartwegii' Lindl., and plants with the term 'hartwegianus' or 'hartwegii' are named after him.