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Bao, Wan-Ning

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“…(2) Referring to publications about Wade-Giles [14,[37][38][39], conducting an internet search on Chinese early specimen collection place names' examination (CVH, https://www. cvh.ac.cn/topics/counties.php, accessed on 25 August 2022), and using Google, we refined locality information through comparisons of names in both Wade-Giles and modern Pinyin.…”

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“…(Primulaceae) (Figure 4c). Traveling from Fengjie (Kuichou Fu), Yunyang, Wanzhou, and Jiangjin counties to Yibin, in 1908, his expedition covered Mianzhu, Danba, Hanyuan, Jinkouhe counties, and Chendu [37], Guanghan, Xichang cities. In this expedition, Wilson explored the transition zone west of the Chengdu Plain (Figure 4a1-b2) around Zheduo Mountain (Cheto-shan), Balang Mountain (Pan-lan-shan), Niutou Mountain, Daxue Mountain, and Dapao Mountain (Ta pao shan).…”

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A Survey and Analysis of the History of Ernest Henry Wilson’s Specimen Collections in China

Zou,

Shi,

Liao

et al. 2024

Forests

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Since the mid-17th century, Western plant collectors have explored Asia, particularly China, to collect native species for economic and botanical development. Ernest Henry Wilson (1876–1930) stands among the foremost figures in this pursuit. He conducted five plant collections in China between 1899 and 1918, gaining recognition for numerous valuable ornamental species. However, precise details such as the total number of specimens, a comprehensive species list, and the collection locations remained elusive, hindering a thorough assessment of his scientific contributions. To address this gap, we compiled data from various online databases and relevant publications, constructing a comprehensive dataset encompassing species names, collection dates, locations, and additional pertinent information. Employing Python, we organized and translated the species names and locations, facilitating analysis of families, genera, species, and the completeness and preferences of his collection. The conclusions drawn from the available data include 19,218 specimens, with 11,884 collection numbers, belonging to 200 families, 1046 genera, and 3794 species (including 342 infraspecific taxa). Wilson exhibited a preference for woody and flowering plants, resulting in a collection completeness of 25%. His collection spanned seven provinces, 28 prefecture-level cities, and 38 county-level areas, underscoring his significant contributions to the global dissemination of Chinese plant knowledge. This study conducts a comprehensive analysis of the plant specimens collected by Wilson in China, investigating their taxonomy, distribution, and historical context and evaluating Wilson’s contribution to plant dissemination. The findings serve as a valuable reference for subsequent biodiversity research endeavors.

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