Benjamin Peter Gloxin

Benjamin Peter Gloxin (1765–1794) was a German physician and botanical writer who lived in Colmar. He is commemorated by the Brazilian genus Gloxinia and Sinningia speciosa, which is commonly called Gloxinia in the horticulture trade.

Works

Observationes Botanicae 1785, Argentorati, Strasbourg.

References

  1. ↑ "Author Query for 'Gloxin'". International Plant Names Index.