Alfred Cogniaux

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Alfred Célestin Cogniaux (April 7, 1841 – April 15, 1916) was a Belgian botanist. Amongst other plants, the genus Neocogniauxia of orchids is named after him.

In 1916 his enormous private herbarium was acquired by the National Botanic Garden of Belgium.

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References

  1. "Author Query for 'Cogn.'". International Plant Names Index.
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