Christian Friedrich Ecklon
Christian Friedrich Ecklon | |
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| Born | 17 December 1795 Åbenrå, Denmark |
| Died | 1 December 1868 (aged 72) |
| Nationality | Danish |
| Known for | Research on plants of South Africa |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Botany, apothecary |
| Author abbrev. (botany) | Eckl. |
Christian Friedrich Ecklon (17 December 1795 – 1 December 1868) was a Danish botanical collector and apothecary. Ecklon is especially known for being an avid collector and researcher of plants in South Africa.