Odoardo Beccari
Odoardo Beccari | |
|---|---|
| Born | 16 November 1843 |
| Died | 25 October 1920 (aged 76) |
| Known for | discovery of Amorphophallus titanum |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Botany |
Odoardo Beccari (16 November 1843 – 25 October 1920) was an Italian botanist famous for his discoveries in Indonesia, New Guinea, and Australia. He has been called the greatest botanist to ever study Malesia. The standard author abbreviation Becc. is used to indicate this person as the author when citing a botanical name.