Karl Friedrich von Gaertner

German botanist (1772-1850).

Karl Friedrich von Gaertner (or Carl Friedrich von Gärtner) (1 May 1772 – 1 September 1850) was a well-known German botanist, and the son of Joseph Gaertner. He was a pioneer in the study of hybrids, and he is considered an important influence on Gregor Mendel. Gärtner, who was a protestant, challenged the doctrine of Carl Linnaeus of the "new special creation" which stated that new species of vegetation could arise through hybridization. He defended the stability of species, and argued that although the transmutation of species was evidently possible, the new species would not last because of

Abbreviations: C.F.Gaertn.
Occupations: physician, lichenologist, botanist
Citizenships: Kingdom of Württemberg
Languages: German
Dates: 1772-05-01T00:00:00Z – 1850-09-01T00:00:00Z
Birth place: Göppingen
Direct attributions: 38 plants, 0 fungi
Authorship mentions: 48 plants, 0 fungi

38 plants attributed, 10 plants contributed to48 plants:

Shorea robusta (Saltree) C.F.Gaertn. 1805
plant species in the dipterocarpaceae family
Shorea robusta, the sal tree (Devanagari: साल ; IAST: sāla), shala, sakhua, or sarai, is a species of tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae. The tree is native to India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Tibet and across the Himalayan regions.
Vitellaria paradoxa (Shi Tree) C.F.Gaertn. 1807
vulnerable plant species in the sapotaceae family
Vitellaria paradoxa (formerly Butyrospermum parkii), commonly known as shea tree, shi tree (, also ), or vitellaria, is a tree of the family Sapotaceae. It is the only species in the genus Vitellaria, and is indigenous to Africa. The shea fruit consists of a thin, tart, nutritious pulp that surrounds a relatively large, oil-rich seed from which shea butter is extracted. It is a deciduous tree usually 7–15 m (23–49 ft) tall, but has reached 25 m (82 ft) and a trunk diameter of 2 m (6.6 ft). The shea tree is a traditional African food plant. It has been said to have potential to improve
Dipterocarpus C.F.Gaertn. 1805
plant genus in the dipterocarpaceae family
Dipterocarpus is a genus of flowering plants and the type genus of family Dipterocarpaceae. Dipterocarpus is the third-largest and most diverse genus among the Dipterocarpaceae. The species are well known for timber, but less acknowledged for use in traditional herbal medicine. The genus has about 70 species, occurring in South Asia and Southeast Asia, from Sri Lanka and India to the Philippines. It is an important component of dipterocarp forests. Its generic name comes from Greek and means "two-winged fruits". The greatest diversity of Dipterocarpus species occurs on Borneo, with many
Shorea (Shorean) Roxb. ex C.F.Gaertn. 1805
plant genus in the dipterocarpaceae family
Shorea is a genus of about 47 species of mainly rainforest trees in the family Dipterocarpaceae. The timber of trees of the genus is sold under the common names lauan, luan, lawaan, meranti, seraya, balau, bangkirai, and Philippine mahogany.
Dryobalanops aromatica (Malayan Camphor) C.F.Gaertn. 1805
vulnerable and medicinal plant species in the dipterocarpaceae family
Dryobalanops aromatica, commonly known as Borneo camphor, camphor tree, Malay camphor, or Sumatran camphor, is a species of plant in the family Dipterocarpaceae. The species name aromatica is derived from Latin (aromaticus meaning spice-like) and refers to the smell of the dammar (resin). This species was one of the main sources of camphor and attracted early Arab traders to Borneo, at that time being worth more than gold, and used for incense and perfumes. It is found in Sumatra, peninsular Malaysia, and Borneo. It is a large emergent tree, up to 65 m or even 75 m tall, found in mixed
Lophira alata (Azobe) Banks ex C.F.Gaertn. 1805
vulnerable and medicinal plant species in the ochnaceae family
Lophira alata, commonly known as azobé, ekki or the red ironwood tree, is a species of plant in the family Ochnaceae. It is found in Cameroon, the Republic of the Congo, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ivory Coast, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Ghana, Liberia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Sudan, and Uganda. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is threatened by habitat loss. The timber is extremely hard and used for railroad ties, groynes and bridge planking, as it is rot-resistant.
Laguncularia racemosa (White Mangrove) (L.) C.F.Gaertn. 1807
plant species in the combretaceae family
Laguncularia is a genus of plants in the family Combretaceae. The only species in the genus is Laguncularia racemosa, the white mangrove. It is native to the coasts of western Africa from Senegal to Cameroon, the Atlantic Coast of the Americas from Bermuda and Florida to the Bahamas, Mexico, the Caribbean, and south to Brazil; and on the Pacific Coast of the Americas from Mexico to northwestern Peru, including the Galápagos Islands. It is a mangrove tree, growing to 12–18 m (39–59 ft) tall. The bark is gray-brown or reddish, and rough and fissured. Pneumatophores and/or prop roots may be
Dryobalanops (Camphor) C.F.Gaertn. 1805
plant genus in the dipterocarpaceae family
Dryobalanops is a genus of flowering plants and the genus of family Dipterocarpaceae. The name Dryobalanops is derived from Greek (dryas = a nymph associated with oaks and balanops = acorn) and describes the acorn-like nut. The genus has seven species, confined to the tropical forests of western Malesia (Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia and Borneo). It is among the most abundant species of emergent trees in these forests, growing up to 80 m tall. The genus is of considerable importance as timber trees and sold under the trade name Kapur. The timber is an important heavy and durable construction
Dipterocarpus turbinatus (Gurjun) C.F.Gaertn. 1805
vulnerable, edible, and medicinal plant species in the dipterocarpaceae family
Dipterocarpus turbinatus, commonly known as gurjan or gurjun, is a species of tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae, native to north-eastern India and mainland Southeast Asia, and cultivated in surrounding regions. It is an important source of the wood known as keruing, and is often used in the plywood industry.
Mimusops balata (Aubl.) C.F.Gaertn. 1807
plant species in the sapotaceae family
Mimusops balata is a species of flowering plant in the family Sapotaceae. It is native to Mauritius and Réunion.
Scyphiphora hydrophylacea (Yamstick Mangrove) C.F.Gaertn. 1806
plant species in the rubiaceae family
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Ophiuros C.F.Gaertn. 1805
plant genus in the poaceae family
Ophiuros is a genus of Asia, Australian, and East African plants in the grass family. species Ophiuros bombaiensis Bor - Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra Ophiuros exaltatus (L.) Kuntze - Indian subcontinent, southern China, Southeast Asia, Ryukyu Islands, New Guinea, Australia Ophiuros megaphyllus Stapf ex Haines - eastern India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Myanmar, Thailand Ophiuros papillosus Hochst. - Eritrea, Ethiopia, Sudan formerly included see Coelorachis Hainardia Lepturus Mnesithea Parapholis Pholiurus Ratzeburgia Rhytachne Rottboellia Thaumastochloa
Lophira Banks ex C.F.Gaertn. 1805
plant genus in the ochnaceae family
Lophira is a genus of plants in the family Ochnaceae. Almost every part of Lophira (bark, root bark, leaves, and leafy shoots) is used for various medicinal purposes. Species include: Lophira alata Banks ex C.F.Gaertn. Lophira lanceolata Tiegh. ex Keay. L. lanceolata is also known as false shea or meni oil tree.
Dipterocarpus costatus C.F.Gaertn. 1805
vulnerable plant species in the dipterocarpaceae family
Dipterocarpus costatus (Khmer chhë tiël niëng, chhë tiël bangkuëy, niëng daèng krâhâm) is a species of tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae found in the Indochinese and Malay Peninsulas, including Cambodia. The tree is found in "mixed dense deciduous or half-deciduous forest of the plain and in wet dense altitude forest, up to 1200 m, on well drained rich grounds." It grows to a height of 25-40m. In Cambodia the resin is used particularly for the caulking of boats, and the preparation of torches, the wood used for work not exposed to the elements.
Laguncularia C.F.Gaertn. 1807
plant genus in the combretaceae family
Laguncularia is a genus of plants in the family Combretaceae. The only species in the genus is Laguncularia racemosa, the white mangrove. It is native to the coasts of western Africa from Senegal to Cameroon, the Atlantic Coast of the Americas from Bermuda and Florida to the Bahamas, Mexico, the Caribbean, and south to Brazil; and on the Pacific Coast of the Americas from Mexico to northwestern Peru, including the Galápagos Islands. It is a mangrove tree, growing to 12–18 m (39–59 ft) tall. The bark is gray-brown or reddish, and rough and fissured. Pneumatophores and/or prop roots may be
Damnacanthus C.F.Gaertn. 1805
plant genus in the rubiaceae family
Damnacanthus is a genus of flowering plants in the family Rubiaceae. The genus is found from Assam to temperate eastern Asia.
Damnacanthus indicus (Aridoshi) C.F.Gaertn. 1805
medicinal plant species in the rubiaceae family
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Conospermum taxifolium (Paint Brush) C.F.Gaertn. 1807
plant species in the proteaceae family
Conospermum taxifolium, commonly known as variable smoke-bush, yew-leaf smoke bush or paint brush, is a plant in the family Proteaceae and is endemic to eastern Australia. It is an erect shrub with narrow elliptic to narrow egg-shaped leaves with the narrower end towards the base and panicles of cream-coloured to white, tube-shaped flowers.
Cliftonia (Buckwheat-tree) Banks ex C.F.Gaertn. 1807
plant genus in the cyrillaceae family
Cliftonia monophylla, the buck-wheat tree, buckwheat tree or black titi, is a tree native to the southeastern United States. It is the sole species in the genus Cliftonia.
Stenostomum C.F.Gaertn. 1806
plant genus in the rubiaceae family
Stenostomum is a genus of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae, native from southern Mexico to tropical South America. The genus was established by Karl Friedrich von Gaertner in 1806.
Scyphiphora C.F.Gaertn. 1806
plant genus in the rubiaceae family
Scyphiphora is a monotypic genus of flowering plants in the family Rubiaceae. It is the only genus in the tribe Scyphiphoreae. The genus contains only one species, viz. Scyphiphora hydrophylacea, which has a large distribution range from India, to tropical Asia and the western Pacific. It is a shrub of about 3 m (10 ft) and is often found in mangrove forests or sandy beaches. This flora has many local common names in Asia, such as Nilad or Sagasa in the Philippines. Also, it is called Ngam in Thailand, Côi in Vietnam, and Chen—ngam in Malaysia.
Fernelia pedunculata C.F.Gaertn. 1806
plant species in the rubiaceae family
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Anredera vesicaria (Texas Madeiravine) (Lam.) C.F.Gaertn. 1807
plant species in the basellaceae family
Anredera vesicaria, common names Texas madeiravine or sacasile, and the related A. cordifolia are the only two species of the family Basellaceae known to occur in the wild in the contiguous United States. Both are sometimes cultivated for their showy and fragrant floral displays. Anredera cordifolia is widespread throughout the warmer regions of the world, including outside its natural range as an invasive species. Anredera vesicaria is native to Texas as well as to Mexico, Central America, West Indies, and Venezuela and it is introduced in Florida. In Texas and Florida the species grows in
Stenostomum lucidum (Sw.) C.F.Gaertn. 1806
plant species in the rubiaceae family
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Nanodea muscosa (Foxberry) C.F.Gaertn. 1807
perennial plant species in the santalaceae family
Nanodea is a monotypic genus of flowering plants belonging to the family Santalaceae. The only species is Nanodea muscosa. Its native range is Southern South America, Falkland Islands.
Nanodea Banks ex C.F.Gaertn. 1807
plant genus in the santalaceae family
Nanodea is a monotypic genus of flowering plants belonging to the family Santalaceae. The only species is Nanodea muscosa. Its native range is Southern South America, Falkland Islands.
Cyrtandra glabra Banks ex C.F.Gaertn. 1807
plant species in the gesneriaceae family
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Vitellaria (Shi Tree) C.F.Gaertn. 1807
plant genus in the sapotaceae family
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Bertiera zaluzania Comm. ex C.F.Gaertn. 1806
plant species in the rubiaceae family
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Lucuma dominigensis C.F.Gaertn. 1807
plant species in the sapotaceae family
Lucuma dominigensis is a species of plant in the family Sapotaceae. It is native to Cuba, Hispaniola (Haiti and the Dominican Republic), the Bahamas, and Florida. It is threatened by habitat loss. This plant produces a round yellow fruit with an exotic flavor, a mixture between canistel (Lucuma campechiana) and Carica papaya. The pulp has with a sweet texture and is similar Lucuma campechiana. This fruit, commonly referred to as the egg-fruit due to its association with the aforementioned and more commonly known Lucuma campechiana, is what the plant is cultivated and collected for. As the
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