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Nathaniel Wallich (1786-1854) and his Contributions to the Botany of India and Neighbouring Countries


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A brief review of the life of Nathaniel Wallich (1786-1854) is presented. The contribution of Wallich and his efforts to bring to light the Flora of India and neighbouring countries are focused. The publications of Wallich are enumerated and sometimes with annotations as a guide to their contents. Some selected references on Wallich are also appended.
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K. Thothathri
Botanical Survey of India, Calcutta, India
R. K. Basak
Botanical Survey of India, Calcutta, India

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A brief review of the life of Nathaniel Wallich (1786-1854) is presented. The contribution of Wallich and his efforts to bring to light the Flora of India and neighbouring countries are focused. The publications of Wallich are enumerated and sometimes with annotations as a guide to their contents. Some selected references on Wallich are also appended.