Friedrich Alefeld

Friedrich Georg Christoph Alefeld (21 October 1820 – 28 April 1872) was a botanist, author, and medical practitioner. Born in Weiterstadt-Gräfenhausen, Grand Duchy of Hesse; he described a number of plant species in his published works, taking a particular interest in legumes and Malvaceae. He attempted to give a systematic treatment of German crops in one work, in addition to writing treatises on herbal baths and cultivated plants of potential usefulness. A number of his essays appeared in the botanical literature of the day.

His works include:

IPNI gives over 300 plants names with Alefeld as the author of the accepted descriptions. Many of these remain current.

He died at Ober-Ramstadt.

References

  1. Landwirthschaftliche flora
  2. IPNI.  Alef.

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