Michael D. Ferrero
Australian botanist
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Michael D. Ferrero (born 1968) is a botanist[3][4] who specialises in the systematics and ecology of the Arecaceae, with emphasis on the genera, Calyptrocalyx, Gronophyllum, Hydriastele and has described more than 20 new species of palms.[5] He has collected in Indo China, Thailand, Australasia and Papua New Guinea,[3]
Born1968 (age 57–58)
Authorabbrev. (botany)M.D.Ferrero
Michael D. Ferrero | |
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| Born | 1968 (age 57–58) |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Botany, Arecaceae |
| Institutions | Nong Nooch Tropical Garden[1] James Cook University[2] |
| Author abbrev. (botany) | M.D.Ferrero |
The standard author abbreviation M.D.Ferrero is used to indicate this person as the author when citing a botanical name.[6]
Some publications
- Dowe,J.L. & Ferrero, M.D. (2000) Gronophyllum cariosum, an Ornamental New Species from Papua New Guinea, Palms 2000 Vol.44 No.4 pp. 161–165. ISSN 1523-4495
- Dowe, J.L. & Ferrero, M.D. (2001) Revision of Calyptrocalyx and the New Guinea species of Linospadix (Linospadicinae: Arecoideae: Arecaceae) Blumea 46: 207-251 ISSN 0006-5196
- Dowe, J,L. & Ferrero, M.D. (2000) A new species of rheophytic palm from New Guinea. Palms, 44 (4). pp. 194–197.