Compton Herbarium Staff

Scientific Staff

Koos Roux

Dr Koos Roux - Curator

Lycophyte and pteridophyte systematics, biogeography and cytology, with special interest in African and Malagassy pteridophytes, especially Dryopteridaceae.

Dr John Manning

Systematics and evolutionary biology of Iridaceae. Plants of the Cape Floristic Region.

Dr Dee Snijman

Systematics of Amaryllidaceae and Hypoxidaceae and the Flora of the Succulent Karoo in the N Cape and W Cape, South Africa.

Dr Anthony Magee

Systematics of Apiaceae.

Dr Chris Cupido

Systematics of the South African Campanuloideae (Campanulaceae), especially the small endemic genus, Merciera.

Dr Nicky Bergh

Systematics and evolution of the Cape flora: especially Asteraceae: Gnaphalieae.

Resident plant systematist for Invasive Aliens: Early Detection and Rapid Response Programme

Vacant post - Taxonomist

Technical Support

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Cathy Cupido

Databasing, specimen mounting and the supervision of specimen mounting by Botanical Society Volunteers.

Judy Leith

Judith Leith

Databasing and the coordination of incoming and outgoing loans.

Curatorial support

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Edwina Marinus

Supervisor of the Technical Support staff, curatorial assistant, and coordinator of the plant identification service.

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Michelle Smith

Curatorial assistant, databasing, and graphics support.

Secretary

 

Elaine Josias

Elaine Josias

Administrative support to the Compton Herbarium.

Contact details

Please direct all herbarium queries to herbarium@sanbi.org.za

Last updated on 21 August 2012