Magnus Lidén is a Swedish botanist noted for his contributions to the taxonomy and systematics of flowering plants, particularly within the family Sapotaceae. He has authored numerous scientific publications and taxonomic revisions concerning tropical and subtropical flora.
Career and Contributions
- Lidén has worked as a researcher and curator at the Swedish Museum of Natural History (Naturhistoriska riksmuseet) in Stockholm, where he has been involved in the management of plant collections and the preparation of floristic treatments.
- He is recognized for his extensive work on the Sapotaceae family, contributing to the understanding of its classification, phylogeny, and geographical distribution.
- Lidén has participated in collaborative projects producing regional floras, including treatments for the Flora of Thailand and other Southeast Asian plant references.
- His author abbreviation in botanical nomenclature is “Lidén,” which appears in the citation of plant names he has formally described.
Publications
Lidén’s scholarly output includes peer‑reviewed articles, monographs, and chapters in multi‑volume flora series. His research often integrates morphological analysis with molecular data to resolve taxonomic relationships within targeted plant groups.
Professional Affiliations
He has been associated with professional societies related to botany and plant taxonomy, contributing to committees and editorial boards that oversee botanical nomenclature and classification standards.
Recognition
Lidén’s work has been cited in a variety of botanical and ecological studies, reflecting his influence in the fields of taxonomy, phylogenetics, and biodiversity documentation.
Author Citation
In botanical literature, species described by Magnus Lidén are credited with the author abbreviation “Lidén.” This notation follows the conventions of the International Code of Nomenclature for algae, fungi, and plants.