Burkill
Burkill may refer to:
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Isaac Henry Burkill (1870-1965): A British botanist who served as Director of the Singapore Botanic Gardens from 1912 to 1925. He is best known for his work A Dictionary of the Economic Products of the Malay Peninsula, a comprehensive reference work on the uses of plants in the region. His research and publications made significant contributions to the fields of botany, ethnobotany, and economic botany in Southeast Asia.
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Gilbert Burkill (1872-1960): Isaac Henry Burkill's brother, also involved in botany, though not as widely known. He contributed to botanical collections and research.
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Places named after I.H. Burkill: Various gardens, collections, or locations might bear his name in recognition of his botanical work, particularly in Southeast Asia. However, specific instances require verification.
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Publications by I.H. Burkill: Refers to the numerous scientific papers, books, and articles authored by Isaac Henry Burkill, most notably A Dictionary of the Economic Products of the Malay Peninsula.