Hemert, Paul Joseph Leonard van |
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(Source: Flora Malesiana ser. 1, 1: Cyclopaedia of collectors) |
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Born: 1892, Semarang, Java. |
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Mining engineer, educated at the Technical College, Delft; from 1920-46 geologist in the employ of the B.P.M. (Batavian Oil Co). |
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1930. S. Sumatra: Palembang Residency, in the vicinity of Moeara Enim and Lahat; Centr. Sumatra: Djambi; Banka: near Muntok. |
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He sent various orchids to Hort. Bog.; material partly preserved in Herb. Bog. [BO]. He discovered the orchid species Dendrobium longicolle Lindl. in Sumatra. |