Scientific Staff
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Dr Chris Cupido – Compton Herbarium Manager / Curator
Systematics of the South African Campanuloideae (Campanulaceae). |
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Dr John Manning
Systematics and evolutionary biology of Iridaceae. Plants of the Cape Floristic Region. |
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Dr Dee Paterson-Jones / Snijman
Systematics of Amaryllidaceae and Hypoxidaceae and the Flora of the Succulent Karoo in the N Cape and W Cape, South Africa. |
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Dr Anthony Magee
Systematics of Apiaceae. |
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Dr Nicky Bergh
Systematics and evolution of the Cape flora: especially Asteraceae: Gnaphalieae. |
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In Memoriam: Dr Koos Roux (2 April 1954- 12 May 2013) It is with great sadness that we ask you to take note that Dr Koos Roux tragically passed away in a cycling accident on 12 May 2013. Dr Roux served SANBI in various capacities since 1976 and held the portfolio of Curator / Collections Manager of the Compton Herbarium since 2003 until his tragic death. Dr Roux is survived by his wife, Beth and Son, Kobus. Koos, who was a fern specialist, is ‘frondly’ missed by his colleagues and the staff at the Compton Herbarium and SANBI. |
Resident plant systematist for Invasive Aliens: Early Detection and Rapid Response Programme
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Pieter Winter
Taxonomist / Systematist for the Invasive Species Programme – Early Detection and Rapid Response Programme (EDRR) |
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Joy Tobin Herbarium Assistant – Invasive Species Programme – Early Detection and Rapid Response Programme (EDRR) |
Technical Support
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Cathy Cupido
Databasing, specimen mounting and the supervision of specimen mounting by Botanical Society Volunteers. |
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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. |
Administrative and Financial Support
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Elaine Josias
Administrative and Financial support to the Compton Herbarium. |
Contact details
Please direct all herbarium queries to compton.herbarium@sanbi.org.za