Erich Werdermann

German botanist (1892-1959).

Erich Werdermann (2 March 1892 – 20 April 1959) was a German botanist. Born in Berlin, Erich Werdermann was the son of the landowner Carl Werdermann. He first studied in Jena, but then switched to Friedrich Wilhelm University (now called Humboldt University of Berlin) in Berlin. In 1914 shortly before his graduation, Werdermann was enlisted in the army and in 1915 promoted to the rank of officer. After recovering from serious wounds suffered in 1918, he was able to continue his studies. The following year Werdermann graduated as a plant physiologist at Gottlieb Haberlandt. From 1919 to 1920 he

Abbreviations: Werderm.
Occupations: scientific collector, explorer, botanist, botanical collector
Citizenships: Weimar Republic, Germany, Nazi Germany, German Empire
Languages: German
Dates: 1892-03-02T00:00:00Z – 1959-04-20T00:00:00Z
Birth place: Berlin
Direct attributions: 69 plants, 7 fungi
Authorship mentions: 138 plants, 8 fungi

69 plants attributed, 69 plants contributed to138 plants:

Blossfeldia liliputana Werderm. 1937
plant species in the cactaceae family
Blossfeldia is a genus of cacti (family Cactaceae) containing only one species, Blossfeldia liliputana, native to South America in northwestern Argentina (Jujuy, Salta, Tucumán, Catamarca and Mendoza Provinces) and southern Bolivia (Santa Cruz and Potosí Departments). It grows at 1,200–3,500 m altitude in the Andes, typically growing in rock crevices, and often close to waterfalls.
Blossfeldia Werderm. 1937
plant genus in the cactaceae family
Blossfeldia is a genus of cacti (family Cactaceae) containing only one species, Blossfeldia liliputana, native to South America in northwestern Argentina (Jujuy, Salta, Tucumán, Catamarca and Mendoza Provinces) and southern Bolivia (Santa Cruz and Potosí Departments). It grows at 1,200–3,500 m altitude in the Andes, typically growing in rock crevices, and often close to waterfalls.
Ferocactus pilosus (Mexican Lime Cactus) (Galeotti) Werderm. 1933
plant species in the cactaceae family
Ferocactus pilosus, also known as Mexican lime cactus (Biznaga De Lima) or Mexican fire barrel, is a species of cactus in North America.
Mammillaria herrerae (Golf Ball) Werderm. 1931
critically endangered plant species in the cactaceae family
Mammillaria herrerae is a species of plant in the family Cactaceae. It is endemic to Mexico where it is confined to Querétaro. It thrives in a semi-desert shrubland habitat. Common name is golf ball cactus. It is threatened by habitat loss and illegal collection. In a 20-year period over 95% of the species population was illegally collected or sold. Mammillaria herrerae has an IUCN rating of critically endangered. Due to its specific growing conditions, there is a challenge in propagating. Many studies are being done to determine best growing conditions, through related species.
Mammillaria hahniana (Old Woman Cactus) Werderm. 1929
plant species in the cactaceae family
Mammillaria hahniana, the old lady cactus, is a species of flowering plant in the family Cactaceae, native to central Mexico. It grows to 25 cm (10 in) tall by 50 cm (20 in) broad. The solitary spherical stems, 12 cm in diameter, are covered in white down and white spines. Reddish purple flowers are borne in spring and summer, sometimes forming a complete ring around the apex of the plant. Its status is listed as "Near Threatened" by the IUCN Red List.
Echinopsis backebergii (Cactus) Werderm. 1931
vulnerable plant species in the cactaceae family
Echinopsis backebergii, synonym Lobivia backebergii, is a species of flowering plant in the cactus family Cactaceae, native to Bolivia and Peru.
Selenicereus setaceus (Salm-Dyck ex DC.) A.Berger ex Werderm. 1933
plant species in the cactaceae family
Selenicereus setaceus, synonym Hylocereus setaceus, is a species of plant in the family Cactaceae. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, and Paraguay. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests, subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, rocky shores, and sandy shores. It is not considered threatened by the IUCN.
Mammillaria microhelia (Biznaguita) Werderm. 1930
endangered plant species in the cactaceae family
Mammillaria microhelia is a species of plant in the family Cactaceae. It is endemic to Mexico. Its natural habitat is hot deserts.
Echinopsis densispina Werderm. 1934
plant species in the cactaceae family
Echinopsis densispina, is a species of Echinopsis cactus found in Argentina.
Echinopsis chrysantha Werderm. 1931
vulnerable plant species in the cactaceae family
Echinopsis chrysantha, is a species of Echinopsis cactus found in Argentina.
Echinocereus viereckii Werderm. 1934
plant species in the cactaceae family
Echinocereus viereckii is a species of cactus native to Mexico.
Gymnocalycium pflanzii (Vaupel) Werderm. 1935
plant species in the cactaceae family
Gymnocalycium pflanzii is a species of Gymnocalycium from Bolivia and Paraguay.
Facheiroa ulei (Gürke) Werderm. 1933
plant species in the cactaceae family
Facheiroa ulei is a species of plant in the family Cactaceae. It is endemic to Brazil, and occurs in northern Bahia east of the San Francisco River, at elevations of 400 to 950 m. Its natural habitats are rocky areas and hot tropic desert scrub.
Echinopsis marsoneri Werderm. 1932
plant species in the cactaceae family
Echinopsis marsoneri is a species of cactus from Argentina and Bolivia.
Rebutia steinbachii (Steinbach's Crown Cactus) Werderm. 1931
plant species in the cactaceae family
Weingartia steinbachii, called Steinbach's crown cactus, is a species of cactus in the genus Weingartia, native to Bolivia. It has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit under the synonym Rebutia steinbachii.
Coryphantha vogtherriana (Cactus) Werderm. & Boed. 1932
plant species in the cactaceae family
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Weingartia Werderm. 1937
plant genus in the cactaceae family
Weingartia is a genus in the family Cactaceae, with species native to Bolivia and Argentina. It was formerly included in Rebutia, but molecular phylogenetic evidence suggested that it was distinct from that genus. As of December 2024, it was treated as separate genus by Plants of the World Online, and recognized as an alternative generic name in the third edition of the CITES Cactaceae Checklist. It may also be treated as Rebutia subg. Weingartia.
Echinopsis chrysochete Werderm. 1936
plant species in the cactaceae family
Echinopsis chrysochete, synonyms including Lobivia chrysochete, is a species of Echinopsis found in Bolivia and northwest Argentina.
Rebutia marsoneri Werderm. 1937
plant species in the cactaceae family
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Melocactus salvadorensis (Cactus) Werderm. 1934
vulnerable plant species in the cactaceae family
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Mammillaria ekmanii Werderm. 1931
plant species in the cactaceae family
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Weingartia fidana (Weingartia Fidaiana) (Backeb.) Werderm. 1937
plant species in the cactaceae family
Weingartia fidana is a species of Weingartia found in Bolivia.
Souroubea dasystachya Gilg & Werderm. 1925
plant species in the marcgraviaceae family
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Solanum hypermegethes Werderm. 1940
vulnerable plant species in the solanaceae family
Solanum hypermegethes is a species of plant in the family Solanaceae. It is endemic to Ecuador.
Solanum cremastanthemum Werderm. 1935
plant species in the solanaceae family
Solanum cremastanthemum is a species of plant in the family Solanaceae. It is endemic to Ecuador.
Solanum chrysasteroides Werderm. 1935
plant species in the solanaceae family
Solanum chrysasteroides is a species of plant in the family Solanaceae. It is endemic to Ecuador.
Marcgravia subcaudata Gilg & Werderm. 1925
plant species in the marcgraviaceae family
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Marcgravia flagellaris (Poepp. ex Wittm.) Gilg & Werderm. 1925
plant species in the marcgraviaceae family
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Ceropegia claviloba Werderm. 1939
plant species in the apocynaceae family
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Solanum schliebenii Werderm. 1934
endangered plant species in the solanaceae family
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