John E. Braggins

New zealand botanist (1944 - 2025).

John E. Braggins (9 August 1944 – 1 October 2025) was a New Zealand botanist and bryologist, known for his research into ferns and liverworts. Braggins lectured at the University of Auckland from 1969 until 2000, during which time he supervised and mentored a significant number of New Zealand botanists. During Braggins' career, he took part in the identification of 12 species and one suborder, many of which are endemic New Zealand liverworts.

Abbreviations: Braggins
Occupations: university teacher, botanist, botanical collector
Citizenships: New Zealand
Languages: English
Dates: 1944-08-09T00:00:00Z – 2025-10-01T00:00:00Z
Birth place: Wellington
Direct attributions: 15 plants, 5 fungi
Authorship mentions: 18 plants, 5 fungi

15 plants attributed, 3 plants contributed to18 plants:

Libertia mooreae Blanchon, B.G.Murray & Braggins 2002
perennial plant species in the iridaceae family
Libertia mooreae is a species of flowering plant in the family Iridaceae. The plant was first described by Dan Blanchon, Brian Grant Murray and John E. Braggins in 2002, and is native to New Zealand.
Libertia edgariae Blanchon, B.G.Murray & Braggins 2002
perennial plant species in the iridaceae family
Libertia edgariae, also known as Edgar's iris or Edgar's mikoikoi, is a species of flowering plant in the family Iridaceae. The plant was first described by Dan Blanchon, Brian Grant Murray and John E. Braggins in 2002, and is endemic to New Zealand.
Libertia cranwelliae Blanchon, B.G.Murray & Braggins 2002
perennial plant species in the iridaceae family
Libertia cranwelliae is a species of flowering plant in the family Iridaceae. The plant was first described by Dan Blanchon, Brian Grant Murray and John E. Braggins in 2002, and is native to New Zealand.
Zoopsis nitida Glenny, Braggins & R.M.Schust. 1997
plant species in the lepidoziaceae family
Zoopsis nitida is a species of liverwort in the family Lepidoziaceae. The species was first described by David Glenny, John E. Braggins and Rudolf M. Schuster in 1997.
Frullania wairua (Spirits Bay Liverwort) von Konrat & Braggins 2006
plant species in the frullaniaceae family
Frullania wairua, commonly known as the spirit liverwort or Radar Bush liverwort, is a species of liverwort in the order Porellales. It is one of 24 species in the large genus Frullania that are native to New Zealand. The species was first described by Matt von Konrat and John E. Braggins in 2005 in the New Zealand Journal of Botany.
Frullania truncatistyla von Konrat, Hentschel, Heinrichs & Braggins 2011
plant species in the frullaniaceae family
Frullania truncatistyla is a species of liverwort in the order Porellales. The species was first described by Matt von Konrat, Jörn Hentschel, Jochen Heinrichs and John E. Braggins in 2011, and is native to New Zealand.
Riccardia furtiva E.A.Br. & Braggins 1989
plant species in the aneuraceae family
Riccardia furtiva is a species of liverwort in the family Aneuraceae. The species was first identified by Elizabeth Brown and John E. Braggins in 1989. R. furtiva is found in Australia and New Zealand, and is an epiphyte, growing on the base of other bryophyte species in shaded peaty areas.
Frullania hodgsoniae von Konrat, Braggins, Hentschel & Heinrichs 2010
plant species in the frullaniaceae family
Frullania hodgsoniae is a species of liverwort in the order Porellales, native to New Zealand. The species was first described by Matt Von Konrat, Jörn Hentschel, Jochen Heinrichs, John E. Braggins and Tamás Pócs in 2010.
Frullania hattorii von Konrat & Braggins 2003
plant species in the frullaniaceae family
Frullania hattorii is a species of liverwort in the order Porellales, native to Tasmania, Australia. The species was first described by Matt von Konrat and John E. Braggins in 2003.
Frullania colliculosa von Konrat, Braggins, Hentschel & Heinrichs 2010
plant species in the frullaniaceae family
Frullania colliculosa is a species of liverwort in the order Porellales, native to New Zealand. The species was first described by Matt Von Konrat, Jörn Hentschel, Jochen Heinrichs, John E. Braggins and Tamás Pócs in 2010.
Chiloscyphus mediinfrons J.J.Engel & Braggins
plant species in the lophocoleaceae family
Lophocolea mediinfrons is a species of liverwort in the family Lophocoleaceae. The plant was first described by John J. Engel and John E. Braggins in 2010 as Chiloscyphus mediinfrons, and has only been found on Ulva Island in New Zealand.
Anastrophyllum papillosum J.J.Engel & Braggins
plant species in the anastrophyllaceae family
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Pteris carsei (Coastal Brake) Braggins & Brownsey 2020
plant species in the pteridaceae family
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Leiomylia J.J.Engel & Braggins
plant genus in the myliaceae family
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Davallia tasmanii ssp. cristata von Konrat, Braggins & de Lange 1999
plant subspecies in the davalliaceae family
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Lophocolea mediinfrons (J.J.Engel & Braggins) L.Söderstr. 2013
plant species in the lophocoleaceae family
Lophocolea mediinfrons is a species of liverwort in the family Lophocoleaceae. The plant was first described by John J. Engel and John E. Braggins in 2010 as Chiloscyphus mediinfrons, and has only been found on Ulva Island in New Zealand.
Schizophyllopsis papillosa (J.J.Engel & Braggins) Váňa & L.Söderstr. 2013
plant species in the anastrophyllaceae family
Schizophyllopsis papillosa is a species of liverwort in the family Anastrophyllaceae. The species was first identified as Anastrophyllum papillosum by John J. Engel and John E. Braggins and Rudolf M. Schuster in 1998.
Radula erigens (M.A.M.Renner & Braggins) M.A.M.Renner
plant species in the radulaceae family
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