Neville Marchant

Australian botanist.

Neville Graeme Marchant (born 1939) is a retired Western Australian botanist. He was formerly the Director of the Western Australian Herbarium. Marchant began working for the Western Australian Herbarium at the age of 15, as a laboratory assistant to Government Botanist Charles Gardner. Later he attended the University of Western Australia, graduating in 1962. He taught for a short time, including under Professor Brian Grieve, before taking up a scholarship to study at Cambridge University. After attaining a PhD in plant taxonomy, he won a position on the staff of the Western Australian Herbar

Abbreviations: N.G.Marchant
Occupations: botanist
Citizenships: Australia
Dates: 1939-00-00T00:00:00Z
Direct attributions: 67 plants, 0 fungi
Authorship mentions: 85 plants, 0 fungi

67 plants attributed, 18 plants contributed to85 plants:

Drosera callistos N.G.Marchant & Lowrie 1992
perennial plant species in the droseraceae family
Drosera callistos is a species of pygmy sundew from Western Australia. The specific epithet callistos is from the Greek word callistos meaning beautiful.
Drosera tubaestylis N.G.Marchant & Lowrie 1992
perennial plant species in the droseraceae family
Drosera tubaestylis is a perennial tuberous species in the genus Drosera that is endemic to Western Australia. It grows in a rosette about 2 to 3 cm in diameter. It is native to an area near Perth. It grows in fine sandy clay soils at the margins of swamps. It is considered to be related to D. bulbosa. The species is named for the trumpet-shaped style apices. It was first formally described by Allen Lowrie and N. G. Marchant in 1992.
Drosera graniticola N.G.Marchant 1982
vulnerable plant species in the droseraceae family
Drosera graniticola is an erect perennial tuberous species in the carnivorous plant genus Drosera that is endemic to Western Australia. It grows 10–20 cm (4–8 in) high near granite outcrops. White flowers emerge from August to September. D. graniticola was first described and named by N. G. Marchant in 1982.
Drosera erythrogyne N.G.Marchant & Lowrie 1992
plant species in the droseraceae family
Drosera erythrogyne is a scrambling or climbing perennial tuberous species in the genus Drosera that is endemic to Western Australia. It grows in soils that are peat-sand to loam and occurs in an area along the southern Western Australian coast west of Albany in swamps or near granite outcrops. It produces small leaves along a long, scrambling stem that can grow to 2–3 m (7–10 ft) long. White flowers emerge from August to October. D. erythrogyne was first described and named by N. G. Marchant and Allen Lowrie in 1992.
Taxandria marginata (Labill.) J.R.Wheeler & N.G.Marchant 2007
plant species in the myrtaceae family
Taxandria marginata is a species of shrub that grows in the south west corner of Western Australia. This plant was previously classified as Agonis marginata but was reclassified by Wheeler and Marchant into the new genus Taxandria in a 2007 revision. The shrub typically grows to a height of 2 to 3 metres (7 to 10 ft). It produces white flowers between February and August. It grows around granite boulders and among rocky outcrops in coastal areas in skeletal sandy, loamy or clay soils. The species is found along the south coast of Western Australia in the Great Southern and
Taxandria juniperina (Juniper Myrtle) (Schauer) J.R.Wheeler & N.G.Marchant 2007
plant species in the myrtaceae family
Taxandria juniperina commonly known as wattie, native cedar, Warren River cedar or juniper myrtle is a species of tree that grows in the south west corner of Western Australia. This plant was previously classified as Agonis juniperina but is now part of the genus Taxandria. The Noongar peoples know the tree as watti.
Taxandria (Benth.) J.R.Wheeler & N.G.Marchant 2007
plant genus in the myrtaceae family
Taxandria is a group of plants in the family Myrtaceae described as a genus in 2007. The entire genus is endemic to Western Australia, growing near the coast in the South West corner of the State. Most species of Taxandria generally growing as tall shrubs, but Taxandria juniperina grows to tree size (up to 27m) and Taxandria linearifolia can grow as a small tree (up to 5m in height). species
Drosera oreopodion N.G.Marchant & Lowrie 1992
critically endangered and perennial plant species in the droseraceae family
Drosera oreopodion is a species of sundew and a member of the carnivorous plant family Droseraceae. It is endemic to the foothills of the Darling Range of Western Australia. It is most noteworthy for being the smallest of all carnivorous plants, with leaves only 5.5 mm (0.22 in) length, of which the sticky, circular lamina is only 1.5 mm wide. It is a fairly recent discovery, being unknown prior to 1987 when discovered by Allen Lowrie. The very thin (almost capillary) inflorescence is 3.5 cm (1.4 in) height.
Drosera closterostigma N.G.Marchant & Lowrie 1992
perennial plant species in the droseraceae family
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Taxandria spathulata (Schauer) J.R.Wheeler & N.G.Marchant 2007
plant species in the myrtaceae family
Taxandria spathulata is a shrub species that grows along the southern coast of Western Australia. This plant was previously classified as Agonis spathulata but is now part of the Taxandria genus.
Taxandria parviceps (Schauer) J.R.Wheeler & N.G.Marchant 2007
plant species in the myrtaceae family
Taxandria parviceps, commonly known as tea tree, is a shrub species that grows on the south west coast of Western Australia. This plant was previously classified as Agonis parviceps but is now part of the Taxandria genus.
Taxandria linearifolia (DC.) J.R.Wheeler & N.G.Marchant 2007
plant species in the myrtaceae family
Taxandria linearifolia, also known as the swamp peppermint or the coarse teatree, is a small tree or shrub species that grows along south west coastal areas of Western Australia. This plant was previously classified as Agonis linearifolia but is now part of the Taxandria genus.
Taxandria inundata J.R.Wheeler & N.G.Marchant 2007
plant species in the myrtaceae family
Taxandria inundata is a species of shrub in the Myrtaceae family that is endemic to an area along the south western coast of Western Australia. The shrub can grow to a height of approximately 2 metres (7 ft). It blooms from January to June producing white flowers. Found in water-logged low-lying areas, swamps and lake margins in the South West region of Western Australia where it grows in peaty sandy or clay soils. It was first formally described by the botanists, John Wheeler and Neville Marchant in 2007, as part of the work A revision of the Western Australian genus Agonis (Myrtaceae) and
Drosera subtilis N.G.Marchant 1982
plant species in the droseraceae family
Drosera subtilis is an erect annual species in the carnivorous plant genus Drosera. It is native to northern Western Australia and a single site in the Northern Territory. In Western Australia, it has been collected from Beverley Springs Station, Bigge Island, and the Mitchell Plateau area all in the vicinity of the Kimberley region. In the Northern Territory, it has been found near Little Nourlangie Rock. It grows over sandstone near seepage margins in skeletal sandstone sand and black humus mixed soils. D. subtilis is anchored to the soil by a system of thin, fleshy roots and it lacks a
Drosera radicans N.G.Marchant 1982
plant species in the droseraceae family
Drosera radicans is an erect perennial tuberous species in the carnivorous plant genus Drosera. It is endemic to Western Australia and is only found in a relatively small area north of Geraldton. It grows in winter-wet areas in sand or sandy clay soils. D. radicans produces small carnivorous leaves along stems that can be 7–18 cm (3–7 in) high. White flowers bloom from August to September. Drosera radicans was first described by N. G. Marchant in 1982.
Drosera hyperostigma N.G.Marchant & Lowrie 1992
perennial plant species in the droseraceae family
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Drosera helodes N.G.Marchant & Lowrie 1992
perennial plant species in the droseraceae family
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Drosera eneabba N.G.Marchant & Lowrie 1992
perennial plant species in the droseraceae family
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Drosera echinoblastus N.G.Marchant & Lowrie 1992
perennial plant species in the droseraceae family
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Drosera browniana Lowrie & N.G.Marchant 1992
perennial plant species in the droseraceae family
Drosera browniana is a perennial tuberous species in the genus Drosera that is endemic to Western Australia. It grows in a rosette about 3 to 4 cm in diameter. It is a common species in an area from Mount Holland to Hatters Hill along the greenstone belt northwest of Esperance. It grows in loam soils in wet zones near granite outcrops. It flowers from August to September. It is considered to be related to D. bulbosa. It was first formally described by Allen Lowrie and N. G. Marchant in 1992 and named in honour of Andrew Brown, who discovered this species' first population.
Taxandria fragrans (J.R.Wheeler & N.G.Marchant) J.R.Wheeler & N.G.Marchant 2007
plant species in the myrtaceae family
Taxandria fragrans is a shrub species that is endemic to an area in south western Western Australia. The shrub grows to a maximum height of approximately 2 metres (7 ft). It blooms from February to May producing white flowers. It is often found in wet areas such as swamps, rivers and valleys in coastal areas along the South West region of Western Australia where it grows in peaty sandy or loamy soils over laterite. It was first formally described by the botanists, John Wheeler and Neville Marchant in 2007, as part of the work A revision of the Western Australian genus Agonis (Myrtaceae) and
Taxandria floribunda (Turcz.) J.R.Wheeler & N.G.Marchant 2007
plant species in the myrtaceae family
Taxandria floribunda is a small tree or shrub species that is endemic to an area in southern Western Australia. This plant was previously classified as Agonis floribunda but is now part of the Taxandria genus. Te erect shrub usually has a single stem and can grow to a height of 2 metres (7 ft). It blooms from October to December producing white-pink flowers. The species is distinguished from other members of the genera by the flower clusters surrounded by conspicuous and persistent involucral bracts that also surround the fruits. It is found on both the upper and lower parts of ranges, in wet
Drosera walyunga N.G.Marchant & Lowrie 1992
perennial plant species in the droseraceae family
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Drosera spilos N.G.Marchant & Lowrie 1992
perennial plant species in the droseraceae family
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Drosera salina N.G.Marchant & Lowrie 1992
vulnerable plant species in the droseraceae family
Drosera salina is an erect perennial tuberous species in the carnivorous plant genus Drosera. It is endemic to Western Australia and is only found in salt-free sand on the margins of salt lakes in a few locations north of Albany east to north-west of Esperance. The specific epithet, salina, refers to the salt lake margins that this species inhabits. D. salina produces small carnivorous leaves along stems that can be 7 cm (3 in) high. White flowers bloom from July to September. Drosera salina was first described by N. G. Marchant and Allen Lowrie in 1992. It is listed by Western Australia's
Drosera orbiculata N.G.Marchant & Lowrie 1992
vulnerable and perennial plant species in the droseraceae family
Drosera orbiculata is a perennial tuberous species in the genus Drosera that is endemic to Western Australia. It grows in a rosette about 1.5 cm in diameter. It is native to an area 1.3 km north of Gillingarra near Perth. It grows in sandy clay soils in winter-wet depressions and washes. It is considered to be related to D. rosulata. The species is named for the shape of the leaf lamina. It was first formally described by Allen Lowrie and N. G. Marchant in 1992.
Drosera lowriei N.G.Marchant 1992
perennial plant species in the droseraceae family
Drosera lowriei is a perennial tuberous species in the genus Drosera that is endemic to Western Australia. It grows in a rosette about 3 cm in diameter. It is native to an area northwest of Esperance. It grows in loam soils in wet zones near granite outcrops. It is considered to be related to D. zonaria. It was first formally described by N. G. Marchant in 1992 and named in honour of Allen Lowrie.
Drosera grievei Lowrie & N.G.Marchant 1992
perennial plant species in the droseraceae family
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Darwinia wittwerorum N.G.Marchant & Keighery 1980
plant species in the myrtaceae family
Darwinia wittwerorum, commonly known as Wittwer's mountain bell, is a plant in the myrtle family Myrtaceae and is endemic to a small area in Western Australia. An erect, spindly shrub with fine leaves and hanging groups of flowers surrounded by leaf-like bracts, it is one of the darwinias known as mountain bells.
Darwinia oxylepis (Gillam's Bell) (Turcz.) N.G.Marchant & Keighery 1980
plant species in the myrtaceae family
Darwinia oxylepis, commonly known as Gillham's bell, is a plant in the myrtle family Myrtaceae. It grows as a dense, upright shrub 1.0–1.5 m (3.3–4.9 ft) high, and produces large numbers of red inflorescences prominently displayed on the ends of the branchlets in spring. It is one of a group of Darwinias including D. leiostyla, D. macrostegia, D. meeboldii, D. collina and D. squarrosa collectively known as mountain bells. The species is found in only a few seasonally moist gullies near the lower slopes of the Stirling Range National Park and nearby Porongurup National Park and is therefore
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