William Antônio Rodrigues Explained

William Antônio Rodrigues
Birth Date:	1928
Birth Place:	São João del Rei, Brazil
Workplaces:	Universidade Federal do Paraná
Author Abbrev Bot:	W.A.Rodrigues

William Antônio Rodrigues (born 1928) is a Brazilian botanist.^[1]

Life

Rodrigues was born in São João del Rei, Brazil in 1928. He was a faculty member of the Universidade Federal do Paraná.^[2]

Work

He collected, and described plants from Brazil. Part of his research focused on Myristicaceae.^[2]

Legacy

He is the authority for at least 88 taxa including:

Notes and References

1. Web site: Index of Botanists: Rodrigues, William Antonio . . n.d. . Harvard University Herbaria & Libraries . June 18, 2019.
2. Web site: William A. Rodrigues . . n.d. . NYBG Steere Herbarium . June 18, 2019.