Alexander von Humboldt

Prussian geographer, naturalist and explorer (1769-1859).

Friedrich Wilhelm Heinrich Alexander von Humboldt (14 September 1769 – 6 May 1859) was a German polymath, geographer, naturalist, explorer, and proponent of Romantic philosophy and science. He was the younger brother of the Prussian minister, philosopher, and linguist Wilhelm von Humboldt (1767–1835). Humboldt's quantitative work on botanical geography laid the foundation for the field of biogeography, while his advocacy of long-term systematic geophysical measurement pioneered modern geomagnetic and meteorological monitoring. Humboldt and Carl Ritter are both regarded as the founders of moder

Abbreviations: Humb.
Occupations: zoologist, world traveler, travel writer, ornithologist, astronomer, botanical collector, naturalist, botanist, climatologist, economist, oceanographer, ethnologist, volcanologist, geologist, cartographer, explorer, geographer, meteorologist
Citizenships: Kingdom of Prussia
Languages: Spanish, German, French
Dates: 1769-09-14T00:00:00Z – 1859-05-06T00:00:00Z
Birth place: Berlin
Direct attributions: 8 plants, 2 fungi
Authorship mentions: 203 plants, 9 fungi

8 plants attributed, 195 plants contributed to203 plants:

Solanum trachyphyllum Humb. 1816
plant species in the solanaceae family
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Cusparia Humb. 1807
plant genus in the rutaceae family
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Trixis neriifolia Bonpl. ex Humb. 1814
plant species in the asteraceae family
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Rhexia pumila Humb. & Bonpl. 1957
plant species in the melastomataceae family
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Rhexia princeps Humb. & Bonpl. 1821
plant species in the melastomataceae family
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Ranunculus guzmanni Humb.
plant species in the ranunculaceae family
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Psychotria lucida Humb. & Bonpl. 1932
plant species in the rubiaceae family
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Ambassa hochstetteri var. kivuensis Humb. & Staner
plant variety in the asteraceae family
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Prosopis pallida (Kiawe) (Humb. & Bonpl. ex Willd.) Kunth 1824
plant species in the fabaceae family
Neltuma pallida (formerly Prosopis pallida) is a species of mesquite tree. It has the common names kiawe (in Hawaii), huarango (in its native South America) and American carob, as well as "bayahonda" (a generic term for Prosopis), "algarrobo pálido" (in some parts of Ecuador and Peru), and "algarrobo blanco" (usually used for Prosopis alba). It is a thorny legume, native to Colombia, Ecuador and Peru, particularly drier areas near the coast. While threatened in its native habitat, it is considered an invasive species in many other places.
Hydrocleys nymphoides (Water Poppy) (Humb. & Bonpl. ex Willd.) Buchenau 1871
perennial plant species in the alismataceae family
Hydrocleys nymphoides, the waterpoppy or water-poppy, is an aquatic plant species in the Alismataceae. It is widespread across South America, Central America, Puerto Rico, Trinidad and the Netherlands Antilles. It is cultivated in many places for used in decorative ponds and artificial aquatic habitats, and naturalized in Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Fiji, New Caledonia, French Polynesia, Florida, Louisiana and Texas.
Elionurus (Balsamscale Grass) Humb. & Bonpl. ex Willd. 1806
plant genus in the poaceae family
Elionurus is a genus of Asian, African, Australian, and Neotropical plants in the grass family. Species formerly included see Bothriochloa Lasiurus Loxodera Phacelurus Schizachyrium Urelytrum
Prosopis laevigata (Smooth Mesquite) (Humb. & Bonpl. ex Willd.) M.C.Johnst. 1962
plant species in the fabaceae family
Neltuma laevigata (formerly Prosopis laevigata), commonly known as smooth mesquite, is a species of flowering tree in the pea family, Fabaceae, that is native to Mexico and Texas. In Mexico, the species is found in the nation's the central highlands, the lowlands of southern Tamaulipas, and in parts of Oaxaca, Morelos, Puebla, and Chiapas. It grows on a variety of sites on hillslides, in depressions, and along floodplains. It has been spotted growing in the Middle East as well.
Ipomoea arborescens (Tree Morning Glory) (Humb. & Bonpl. ex Willd.) G.Don 1837
plant species in the convolvulaceae family
Ipomoea arborescens, the tree morning glory, is a rapidly-growing, semi-succulent flowering tree in the family Convolvulaceae. This tropical plant is mostly found in Mexico, and flowers in late autumn and winter. Its common name in Nahuatl (native name in Mexico) is Cazahuatl or Cazahuate.
Senna pendula (Valamuerto) (Humb. & Bonpl. ex Willd.) H.S.Irwin & Barneby 1982
plant species in the fabaceae family
Senna pendula, also known as Easter Cassia, Christmas Senna, winter Senna, climbing Cassia, golden shower, pendant Senna and valamuerto, is a plant of the Fabaceae family with a shrub habit that is native to South America. It used in various parts of the world as an ornamental plant and is an environmental weed in Australia. The flowers are yellow and the name pendula means 'pendulous' or 'drooping'.
Vitis tiliifolia (West Indian Grape) Humb. & Bonpl. ex Schult. 1819
plant species in the vitaceae family
Vitis tiliifolia is a New World liana in the grape family commonly known as Caribbean grape. Other names include West Indian grape, water vine, Agrá and Bejuco de Agua (in Costa Rica) and (in Belizean Creole) water tie-tie and water-wise.
Solanum caripense (Tzimbalo) Humb. & Bonpl. ex Dunal 1816
plant species in the solanaceae family
Solanum caripense is a species of evergreen shrub native to South America and grown for its edible fruit. Rare in cultivation, it is known as tzimbalo. The fruit closely resembles the related pepino (Solanum muricatum), and it has been speculated that Solanum caripense may be the wild ancestor of the pepino. Like the pepino, the tzimbalo is a relative of other nightshades cultivated for their edible fruit, including the tomato (S. lycopersicum), the naranjilla (S. quitoense) and the eggplant (S. melongena). Solanum caripense is part of the Basarthrum clade within the broader Potato clade. The
Pleopeltis (Scaly Polypody) Humb. & Bonpl. ex Willd. 1810
plant genus in the polypodiaceae family
Pleopeltis is a genus of ferns in the family Polypodiaceae, subfamily Polypodioideae, according to the Pteridophyte Phylogeny Group classification of 2016 (PPG I). The genus widely distributed in tropical regions of the world, and also north into temperate regions in eastern North America and eastern Asia. Several species are known by the common name scaly polypody and resurrection fern. The genus is closely related to Polypodium. Many of the species have been or sometimes are still included in that genus. Further changes in the circumscription of the genus may occur as research continues.
Ludwigia sedoides (Ludwigia Sedioides) (Humb. & Bonpl.) H.Hara 1953
plant species in the onagraceae family
Ludwigia sedioides, commonly known as mosaic flower and false loosestrife, is a herbaceous perennial plant of the family Onagraceae. It has yellow flowers that bloom from June to August. Native to Brazil and Venezuela, its habitat includes wet, swampy localities. It may be invasive in some areas.
Ludwigia sedioides (Mosaic Plant) (Humb. & Bonpl.) H.Hara 1953
plant species in the onagraceae family
Ludwigia sedioides, commonly known as mosaic flower and false loosestrife, is a herbaceous perennial plant of the family Onagraceae. It has yellow flowers that bloom from June to August. Native to Brazil and Venezuela, its habitat includes wet, swampy localities. It may be invasive in some areas.
Limnobium laevigatum (West Indian Spongeplant) (Humb. & Bonpl. ex Willd.) Heine 1968
plant species in the hydrocharitaceae family
Hydrocharis laevigata is a floating aquatic plant, and is a member of the family Hydrocharitaceae. Common names include West Indian spongeplant, South American spongeplant and Amazon or smooth frogbit. This plant was introduced to North American waterways through use in aquariums and aquascapes.
Iresine diffusa (Juba's-bush) Humb. & Bonpl. ex Willd. 1806
plant species in the amaranthaceae family
Iresine diffusa, or Juba's bush, is a species of plant in the family Amaranthaceae. Its form Iresine diffusa f. lindenii, formerly Iresine lindenii, is commercially available as an ornamental.
Dichondra argentea (Silver Ponysfoot) Humb. & Bonpl. ex Willd. 1806
plant species in the convolvulaceae family
Dichondra argentea, the silver ponysfoot or silver nickel vine, is a species of flowering plant in the family Convolvulaceae.
Daucus montanus Humb. & Bonpl. ex Schult. 1820
annual plant species in the apiaceae family
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Arceuthobium vaginatum (Southwestern Dwarf-mistletoe) (Humb. & Bonpl. ex Willd.) J.Presl 1825
plant species in the santalaceae family
Arceuthobium vaginatum, called the "sheathed dwarf mistletoe" or "southwestern dwarf mistletoe" is a parasitic plant found in the southwestern United States and northwestern and central Mexico. It generally is found on pine (Pinus spp) trees.
Symphoricarpos microphyllus (Pink Snowberry) (Humb. & Bonpl. ex Schult.) Kunth 1820
plant species in the caprifoliaceae family
Symphoricarpos microphyllus, the pink snowberry, is a North American species of flowering plant in the honeysuckle family. It is widespread across much of Mexico from Chihuahua to Chiapas, and found also in Guatemala, Honduras, and the US State of New Mexico. Symphoricarpos microphyllusis an erect branching shrub sometimes as much as 3 meters (10 feet) tall, making it the tallest species in the genus. Leaves are up to 25 mm (1 inch) long, dark green on the upper surface but lighter green underneath. It has pink, bell-shaped flowers and white or pale pink fruits.
Solanum aturense Humb. & Bonpl. ex Dunal 1816
plant species in the solanaceae family
Solanum aturense is a species of Solanum plant with distribution in Central and Southern America. It bears red-orange berries.
Solanum arboreum Humb. & Bonpl. ex Dunal 1816
plant species in the solanaceae family
Solanum arboreum is an arborescent shrub in the family Solanaceae, which reaches a height of 0.5–3 m (1 ft 8 in – 9 ft 10 in). It is native to Central and South America.
Prumnopitys montana (Humb. & Bonpl. ex Willd.) de Laub. 1978
vulnerable plant species in the podocarpaceae family
Prumnopitys montana is a species of conifer in the family Podocarpaceae. It is found in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. The Latin specific epithet montana refers to mountains or coming from mountains.
Ephedra americana (Pinku Pinku) Humb. & Bonpl. ex Willd. 1806
plant species in the ephedraceae family
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Alchornea castaneifolia (Humb. & Bonpl. ex Willd.) A.Juss. 1824
plant species in the euphorbiaceae family
Alchornea castaneifolia (iporuru, iporoni, iporuro, ipururo, ipurosa, macochihua, niando, pajaro; syn. Hermesia castaneifolia Humb. & Bonpl. ex Willd.) is a medicinal plant native to Amazon rainforest vegetation in Brazil.
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