Johannes Cornelius Theodorus (Theodor) Uphof | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1886 |
| Died | 1969 (aged 82–83) |
| Nationality | Dutch, American |
| Known for | Contributions to the taxonomy of the Amaryllidaceae, algae, spermatophytes |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Botany |
| Author abbrev. (botany) | Uphof |
Cornelius Johannes Theodoor Uphof (1886–1969 ) was a botanist, phycologist, and teacher. Born in the Netherlands, he worked extensively in the University of Arizona, at Tucson.[1]
He was known for initiating the controversy over the taxonomy of Hippeastrum.[2][3]