John Henry Schaffner

John Henry Schaffner (1866–1939) was an American botanist and professor at Ohio State University.[3] He is known for his contributions to the floral diagram[4] and for his work on reduction division.[5] Schaffner is the botanical authority,[6] for seven taxa that bear his name, such as Equisetum kansanum J.H.Schaffn..

John Henry Schaffner
BornJuly 8, 1866
DiedJanuary 27, 1939(1939-01-27) (aged 72)
CitizenshipAmerican
Known forBotany, Floral diagram, Reduction division
Scientific career
FieldsBotany
InstitutionsOhio State University
Author abbrev. (botany)J.H.Schaffn.

References

  1. Who's Who in America. volume 7.
  2. Official Publication. volume 41 no. 80. page 8. University of Michigan. 1940.
  3. Waller 1941.
  4. Schaffner 1916.
  5. Troyer 1989.
  6. Plantlist 2016.
  7. International Plant Names Index.  J.H.Schaffn.

Bibliography

IPNI. List of plant names with authority J.H.Schaffn..


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