Eugène Jacob de Cordemoy | |
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Born |
Saint-André, Réunion, France |
13 July 1835
Died | 25 April 1911 Hellbourg, Salazie, Reunion |
(aged 75)
Residence | France |
Nationality | France |
Fields | Botanist |
Known for | Classification of orchids |
Author abbrev. (botany) | Cordem. |
Eugène Jacob de Cordemoy (1835 in Saint-André, Réunion – 25 April 1911 in Hellbourg, Salazie, Réunion) was French physician and botanist.
He had a particular interest in orchids, continuing the work of Charles Frappier. He is the author of Flore de l'île de la Réunion (English: Flora of the island of Réunion) published in 1895. He also studied birds.