Rachmat

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Rachmat (sometimes Rachmad)

(Source: Flora Malesiana ser. 1, 1: Cyclopaedia of collectors)

(Source: Flora Malesiana ser. 1, 8: Cyclopaedia of collectors, Supplement II)

Born: 1881, Java. Died: Dec. 19, 1957, Bogor, Indonesia.

career:

Indonesian, since 1896 in the employ of the Buitenzorg Botanic Gardens, finally ‘mantri’. He was attached to several expeditions (see below) and was awarded the Bronze Star for Loyalty and Merit in 1910. In 1944, under Japanese administration, he was temporarily dismissed.

Dendrobium rachmatii J.J.Sm. was named after him.

Collecting localities:

1909-10. With the 2nd Lorentz Expedition to S. New Guinea; for detailed data cf. sub L.S.A.M. von Römer. When the trip to the Hellwig Mts was over, they returned to Alkmaar bivouac (Dec. 15, 1909); towards the end of the year Rachmat was homeward bound. He collected a few plants either on the voyage to, or from, New Guinea, at Dobo (Aroe Islands) and at Koepang (Timor)-1913-14. With 2nd van Vuuren Expedition (see there) in SW. and Central Celebes. Collecting in the following, chronologically arranged, localities: SW. Celebes: Bonto Parang (June 24), Bonto Djai (25), Menoedjoe, Tasese (27), Bili Bili (28-30), Paleko (July 1); Centr. Celebes: Madjene (16), Mamoedjoe (17), Tjempaga (18), Pasang KaJoe (19), Mamoedjoe (21), Balampah (25), Tjampalagia (26), Papang (27), Marigii (27), Lagih Lagih (27), Padjaloengan (27), Banoewaroe-Lampako-Kepogading-Patjera (28), Pasaeran-Parampe-Pakamisang-Panggalo-G. Saripih (29), Sawang, Mapili, P. Wali (Aug.), G. Soliwatang, G. Papandangan, G. Batoe, G. Masawa (Aug.), G. Sikoekoe, G. Saloe Maliri, G. Tabarane, G. Babalombong, G. Soemililoh, G. Tondo Tondo, G. Malabo, Balapioe, Galoeng galoeng, G. Keppe, G. Nanakan, G. Ambalah, G. Timbaäng, G. Bebisang, G. Sisoh, G. Boesoe, G. Taloang, Kandare (Sept.), kp. Tepoeloe, Lahondape, Kandare, G. Kolonodale, G. Lambolo, G. Paka Paka, G. Gimpa, G. Wattang bajoli, G. Sojo, kp. Kadolo, kp. Kasawo (Oct.), G. Konkeonkea, kp. Lapoli, Labahawa, kp. Pasar wadjo, Sg. Wintoe, kp. Waoleh, kp. Lowo Lowo, G. Soengkoewatawo, kp. Walowa, kp. Takimpoe, G. Boting (Nov.), G. Padang Kadjang, kp. Songka, kp. Balandae, kp. Tambalabak, G. Latoepa, G. Rantepao, G. Botang, G. Riäh, G. Tando Tando, G. Pelali, G. Sinadji, G. Batoetoding, G. Pangararan, G. Sinadji, Makale, G. Limboeng (Dec.), G. Lompoh, G. Pa Ngala, Sassak, G. Tambolang, G. Pasangmalambe, G. Toemongah, G. Lamban, kp. Boewa njonja, kp. Rimbon, G. Tea (Jan. 1914), G. Tolongan, G. Boekoh, G. Katongkoän, G. Ampoloh, G. Saloe Bebeh, G. Beäng.-1920. W. Java: Bantam, (Oe)Djoengkoelon-1923. Riouw Archipelago: P. Doerian (June 12-16).-1924-25. With the expedition of Hans Winkler (see there) to West and Centr. Borneo; cf. also sub P.W.M. Dakkus.-In the course of years till 1941, from time to time collecting living plants in Java.

collections:

Herb. Bog. [BO]: > 1000 nos van Vuuren Exp. Celebes; dupl. in Herb. Leiden [L]. From the other trips he brought especially living material on behalf of Hort. Bog.¹

literature:

(1) cf. Lists of plants from the Lorentz Exp. in Versl. Pl. Tuin Buitenzorg for 1910, p. 23-24 and for 1911, p. 21-23.

biographical data:

Backer, Verkl. Woordenb., 1936.

	Career Collecting localities Collections Literature Biographical data
	Rachmat (sometimes Rachmad)
	(Source: Flora Malesiana ser. 1, 1: Cyclopaedia of collectors) (Source: Flora Malesiana ser. 1, 8: Cyclopaedia of collectors, Supplement II)
	Born: 1881, Java. Died: Dec. 19, 1957, Bogor, Indonesia.
	career: Indonesian, since 1896 in the employ of the Buitenzorg Botanic Gardens, finally ‘mantri’. He was attached to several expeditions (see below) and was awarded the Bronze Star for Loyalty and Merit in 1910. In 1944, under Japanese administration, he was temporarily dismissed. Dendrobium rachmatii J.J.Sm. was named after him.
	Collecting localities: 1909-10. With the 2nd Lorentz Expedition to S. New Guinea; for detailed data cf. sub L.S.A.M. von Römer. When the trip to the Hellwig Mts was over, they returned to Alkmaar bivouac (Dec. 15, 1909); towards the end of the year Rachmat was homeward bound. He collected a few plants either on the voyage to, or from, New Guinea, at Dobo (Aroe Islands) and at Koepang (Timor)-1913-14. With 2nd van Vuuren Expedition (see there) in SW. and Central Celebes. Collecting in the following, chronologically arranged, localities: SW. Celebes: Bonto Parang (June 24), Bonto Djai (25), Menoedjoe, Tasese (27), Bili Bili (28-30), Paleko (July 1); Centr. Celebes: Madjene (16), Mamoedjoe (17), Tjempaga (18), Pasang KaJoe (19), Mamoedjoe (21), Balampah (25), Tjampalagia (26), Papang (27), Marigii (27), Lagih Lagih (27), Padjaloengan (27), Banoewaroe-Lampako-Kepogading-Patjera (28), Pasaeran-Parampe-Pakamisang-Panggalo-G. Saripih (29), Sawang, Mapili, P. Wali (Aug.), G. Soliwatang, G. Papandangan, G. Batoe, G. Masawa (Aug.), G. Sikoekoe, G. Saloe Maliri, G. Tabarane, G. Babalombong, G. Soemililoh, G. Tondo Tondo, G. Malabo, Balapioe, Galoeng galoeng, G. Keppe, G. Nanakan, G. Ambalah, G. Timbaäng, G. Bebisang, G. Sisoh, G. Boesoe, G. Taloang, Kandare (Sept.), kp. Tepoeloe, Lahondape, Kandare, G. Kolonodale, G. Lambolo, G. Paka Paka, G. Gimpa, G. Wattang bajoli, G. Sojo, kp. Kadolo, kp. Kasawo (Oct.), G. Konkeonkea, kp. Lapoli, Labahawa, kp. Pasar wadjo, Sg. Wintoe, kp. Waoleh, kp. Lowo Lowo, G. Soengkoewatawo, kp. Walowa, kp. Takimpoe, G. Boting (Nov.), G. Padang Kadjang, kp. Songka, kp. Balandae, kp. Tambalabak, G. Latoepa, G. Rantepao, G. Botang, G. Riäh, G. Tando Tando, G. Pelali, G. Sinadji, G. Batoetoding, G. Pangararan, G. Sinadji, Makale, G. Limboeng (Dec.), G. Lompoh, G. Pa Ngala, Sassak, G. Tambolang, G. Pasangmalambe, G. Toemongah, G. Lamban, kp. Boewa njonja, kp. Rimbon, G. Tea (Jan. 1914), G. Tolongan, G. Boekoh, G. Katongkoän, G. Ampoloh, G. Saloe Bebeh, G. Beäng.-1920. W. Java: Bantam, (Oe)Djoengkoelon-1923. Riouw Archipelago: P. Doerian (June 12-16).-1924-25. With the expedition of Hans Winkler (see there) to West and Centr. Borneo; cf. also sub P.W.M. Dakkus.-In the course of years till 1941, from time to time collecting living plants in Java.
	collections: Herb. Bog. [BO]: > 1000 nos van Vuuren Exp. Celebes; dupl. in Herb. Leiden [L]. From the other trips he brought especially living material on behalf of Hort. Bog.¹
	literature: (1) cf. Lists of plants from the Lorentz Exp. in Versl. Pl. Tuin Buitenzorg for 1910, p. 23-24 and for 1911, p. 21-23.
	biographical data: Backer, Verkl. Woordenb., 1936.