Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Professor Hermann Sleumer's Classic Treatment of the Ericaceae for Flora Malesiana
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https://doi.org/10.24823/Sibbaldia.2018.256Abstract
The major taxonomic changes that have been made within the Ericaceae since the publication of Professor Sleumer’s classic Flora Malesiana account are presented, as well as how these affect the Malesian region. Examples of Professor Sleumer’s acuity in taxonomic research are cited.
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