Bernard Verdcourt

British botanist and malacologist (1925-2011).

Bernard Verdcourt (20 January 1925 – 25 October 2011) was a biologist and taxonomist, most widely known as a botanist and latterly an honorary research fellow at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew in London. Prior to coming to Kew in 1964, he was associated with the East African Herbarium for 15 years. Although his best-known work probably consists of his many studies of the East African flora, he has also made extensive contributions relating to African terrestrial mollusks and to entomology. Dr. Verdcourt received the Linnean Medal for botany from the Linnean Society of London in 2000. His list

Abbreviations: Verdc.
Occupations: scientific collector, malacologist, entomologist, botanist, botanical collector
Citizenships: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, United Kingdom
Languages: English
Dates: 1925-01-20T00:00:00Z – 2011-10-25T00:00:00Z
Birth place: Luton
Direct attributions: 1,056 plants, 0 fungi
Authorship mentions: 1,172 plants, 0 fungi

1,056 plants attributed, 116 plants contributed to1,172 plants:

Vigna unguiculata ssp. sesquipedalis (Yardlong Bean) (L.) Verdc. 1970
edible, annual, and medicinal plant subspecies in the fabaceae family
The asparagus bean (Vigna unguiculata subsp. sesquipedalis) is a legume cultivated for its edible green pods containing immature seeds, like the green bean. It is also known as yardlong bean, pea bean, long-podded cowpea, Chinese long bean, snake bean, bodi, borboti, and bora. Despite the common name of "yardlong", the pods are actually only about half a yard long, so the subspecies name sesquipedalis (one-and-a-half-foot-long; 1.5 feet (0.50 yd)) is a more accurate approximation. A variety of the cowpea, the asparagus bean is grown primarily for its strikingly long (35 to 75 centimetres
Vigna subterranea (Bambarra Groundnut) (L.) Verdc. 1980
annual and medicinal plant species in the fabaceae family
Vigna subterranea (common names: Bambara groundnut, Bambara nut, Bambara bean, manicongo, Congo goober, earth pea, ground-bean, or hog-peanut) is a member of the family Fabaceae. Its name is derived from the Bambara ethnic group. It reproduces via geocarpy, ripening its pods underground, much like the peanut (also called a groundnut). The plant originated in West Africa. As a food and source of income, the Bambara groundnut is considered to be the third most important leguminous crop in those African countries where it is grown, after peanut and cowpea. The crop is mainly cultivated, sold and
Nymphaea nouchali var. caerulea (Egyptian Lotus) (Savigny) Verdc. 1989
plant variety in the nymphaeaceae family
Nymphaea nouchali var. caerulea, or simply Nymphaea caerulea, also known as blue lotus or blue water lily among many other names, is a water lily in the genus Nymphaea, a botanical variety of Nymphaea nouchali. It is an aquatic plant of freshwater lakes, pools and rivers, naturally found throughout most of the eastern half of Africa, as well as parts of southern Arabia, but has also been spread to other regions as an ornamental plant. It can tolerate the roots being in anoxic mud in nutritionally poor conditions, and can become a dominant plant in deeper water in such habitats. The underwater
Macrotyloma uniflorum (Horsegram) (Lam.) Verdc. 1970
annual, perennial, and vegetable plant species in the fabaceae family
Macrotyloma uniflorum (horsegram, also known as horse gram, kulthi bean, gahat, hurali, or Madras gram) is a legume native to tropical southern Asia. Known for its distinct taste and texture, its rich nutrients and reputed medicinal properties, it is widely used in many cuisines. It is also commonly grown for horse feed, hence the name "horse gram". Horse gram is grown in parts of India, Nepal, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, and the West Indies. Consumed whole, sprouted, or ground, it is also allowed to be eaten on some Hindu fasting days. Medical uses of these legumes are described in the Ayurveda.
Myriophyllum aquaticum (Parrot's-feather) (Vell.) Verdc. 1973
plant species in the haloragaceae family
Myriophyllum aquaticum is a flowering plant, a vascular dicot, commonly called parrot's-feather and parrot feather watermilfoil.
Rubioideae Verdc. 1958
plant subfamily in the rubiaceae family
Rubioideae is a subfamily of flowering plants in the family Rubiaceae and contains about 7600 species in 27 tribes.
Macrotyloma (Macrotylomas) (Wight & Arn.) Verdc. 1970
plant genus in the fabaceae family
Macrotyloma is a genus of plants in the legume family which include several species of edible beans. Some species are also used as fodder for livestock. Species include: Macrotyloma africanum (Brenan ex R. Wilczek) Verdc. Macrotyloma axillare (E. Mey.) Verdc. - perennial horse gram Macrotyloma biflorum (Schumach. & Thonn.) Hepper Macrotyloma daltonii Macrotyloma densiflorum Macrotyloma ellipticum Macrotyloma geocarpum - Kersting's groundnut, ground bean Macrotyloma maranguense Macrotyloma oliganthum Macrotyloma rupestre Macrotyloma stenophyllum (Harms) Verdc. Macrotyloma stipulosum
Moringa arborea Verdc. 1985
plant species in the moringaceae family
Moringa arborea is a species of flowering plant in the family Moringaceae that is native to Ethiopia and Kenya.
Greenwayodendron Verdc. 1969
plant genus in the annonaceae family
Greenwayodendron is a small genus of flowering plants in the family Annonaceae. There are two species in the genus Greenwayodendron: Greenwayodendron oliveri Greenwayodendron suaveolens
Cordisepalum Verdc. 1971
plant genus in the convolvulaceae family
Cordisepalum is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the family Convolvulaceae. Its native range is Indo-China. Species: Cordisepalum phalanthopetalum Staples Cordisepalum thorelii (Gagnep.) Verdc.
Psychotria taitensis Verdc. 1975
endangered plant species in the rubiaceae family
Psychotria taitensis is a species of plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is endemic to Kenya.
Vangueriella Verdc. 1987
plant genus in the rubiaceae family
Vangueriella is a genus of flowering plants in the family Rubiaceae. The genus is found in tropical Africa.
Sinodolichos Verdc. 1970
plant genus in the fabaceae family
Sinodolichos is a genus of flowering plants in the legume family, Fabaceae. It includes two species native to southern China, Assam, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam, and Borneo. It belongs to subfamily Faboideae.
Psychotria petitii Verdc. 1975
endangered plant species in the rubiaceae family
Psychotria petitii is a species of plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is an endangered species endemic to Taita Hills in Kenya.
Psychotria densinervia (K.Krause) Verdc. 1975
endangered plant species in the rubiaceae family
Psychotria densinervia is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is endemic to Cameroon. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Dipogon lignosus (Okie Bean) (L.) Verdc. 1968
perennial plant species in the fabaceae family
Dipogon lignosus, the okie bean, Cape sweet-pea, dolichos pea or mile-a-minute vine, is a species of flowering plant in the legume family, Fabaceae. It is the only species classified in the monotypic genus Dipogon which belongs to the subfamily Faboideae.
Ceratonia oreothauma Hillc., G.P.Lewis & Verdc. 1980
plant species in the fabaceae family
Ceratonia oreothauma is a species of tree native to Oman and Somaliland.
Balthasaria Verdc. 1969
plant genus in the pentaphylacaceae family
Balthasaria is a genus of plant in the family Pentaphylacaceae. They are found in Africa, within Burundi, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda and Zaïre. Originally the species was called Melchiora by Clarence Emmeren Kobuski in 1956 in honour of Hans Melchior (1894 - 1984) a German botanist, but this was deemed incorrect by IPNI, as Kobuski should have formed his name by adding 'ia' to Melchior, becoming an illegitimate homonym for the fungal genus Melchioria published by Penzig and Saccardo in 1897, in honor of Melchior Treub. Botanist Bernard Verdcourt noted "Since a new name is inevitable I have
Ramosmania Tirveng. & Verdc. 1982
plant genus in the rubiaceae family
Ramosmania is a genus of two species of small trees in the family Rubiaceae; one is extinct. Both species are endemic to the island of Rodrigues, Mauritius.
Psychotria megalopus Verdc. 1975
vulnerable plant species in the rubiaceae family
Psychotria megalopus is a species of plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is endemic to Tanzania.
Pseudovigna (Harms) Verdc. 1970
plant genus in the fabaceae family
Pseudovigna is a genus of flowering plants in the legume family, Fabaceae. It includes three species of trailing or climbing perennial herbs native to tropical Africa, in Sierra Leone and Ghana to Nigeria in West Africa, and Kenya to Mozambique and Zimbabwe in east Africa. It belongs to subfamily Faboideae.
Pseudeminia Verdc. 1970
plant genus in the fabaceae family
Pseudeminia is a genus of flowering plants in the legume family, Fabaceae. It belongs to the subfamily Faboideae. It includes four species of herbs or subshrubs native to southern and central tropical Africa, mostly in the Zambezian region. Typical habitats include seasonally-dry tropical woodland, thicket, bushland, wooded grassland, and scrubland, and in former cultivated areas. Pseudeminia benguellensis (Torre) Verdc. Pseudeminia comosa (Baker) Verdc. Pseudeminia mendoncae (Torre) Verdc. Pseudeminia muxiria (Welw. ex Baker) Verdc.
Nesphostylis Verdc. 1970
plant genus in the fabaceae family
Nesphostylis is a genus of flowering plants in the legume family, Fabaceae. It belongs to the subfamily Faboideae. It was previously believed to be a monotypic African genus consisting of the species N. holosericea from West and East Africa, but a second species, Nesphostylis lanceolata, was found in Burma in 1977. A third species, N. bracteata, was found in India.
Greenwayodendron suaveolens (Molinda) (Engl. & Diels) Verdc. 1969
medicinal plant species in the annonaceae family
Greenwayodendron suaveolens is a species of plant in the genus Greenwayodendron, and a member of the Annonaceae family.
Erythrina haerdii Verdc. 1970
vulnerable plant species in the fabaceae family
Erythrina haerdii is a species of legume in the family Fabaceae. It is found only in Tanzania.
Batopedina Verdc. 1953
plant genus in the rubiaceae family
Batopedina is a genus of flowering plants in the family Rubiaceae. It was described by Bernard Verdcourt in 1953. The genus is found in Burkina Faso, Ghana, D.R.Congo, and Zambia.
Warburgia elongata Verdc. 1955
critically endangered plant species in the canellaceae family
Warburgia elongata is a species of plant in the family Canellaceae. It is endemic to Ruangwa District of Lindi Region, Tanzania.
Vigna trilobata (Three-lobe-leaf Cowpea) (L.) Verdc. 1968
annual and perennial plant species in the fabaceae family
Vigna trilobata, the three-lobe-leaf cowpea or jungle mat bean, is a regenerating annual (though occasionally perennial) herb found in India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Burma, Afghanistan and the Malay archipelago.
Monotes lutambensis Verdc. 1989
endangered plant species in the dipterocarpaceae family
Monotes lutambensis is a species of flowering plant in the family Dipterocarpaceae. It is a tree endemic to southern Tanzania. It is known only from the Litipo Reserve Forest near Lake Lutamba in Lindi Region.
Monanthotaxis foliosa (Engl. & Diels) Verdc. 1971
plant species in the annonaceae family
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