Rudolf Schlechter

Friedrich Richard Rudolf Schlechter (16 October 1872 – 16 November 1925) was a German taxonomist, botanist, and author of several works on orchids.

Friedrich Richard Rudolf Schlechter
Rudolf Schlechter
Born(1872-10-16)16 October 1872
Died16 November 1925(1925-11-16) (aged 53)
NationalityGerman
CitizenshipGermany
Scientific career
FieldsBotanist
Author abbrev. (zoology)Schltr.

He went on botanical expeditions in Africa, Indonesia, New Guinea, South and Central America and Australia.

His vast herbarium was destroyed during the bombing of Berlin in 1945.

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