Ellsworth Paine Killip

Ellsworth Paine Killip (September 2, 1890 – November 21, 1968) was a U.S. botanist. His name is linked to over 600 species names. And around 150 species are named for him.[1] (For example, Byttneria flexuosa). Killip specialized in the taxonomy of South American plants.

Ellsworth Paine Killip
Born(1890-09-02)September 2, 1890
DiedNovember 21, 1968(1968-11-21) (aged 78)
Alma materUniversity of Rochester
Scientific career
FieldsBotany
InstitutionsSmithsonian (United States National Museum)
Author abbrev. (botany)Killip

Killip joined the staff of the United States National Museum (USNM; now known as the Smithsonian Institution) in 1919 as an Aide in the Division of Plants. He was promoted to Assistant Curator in 1927, Associate Curator in 1928, and Curator in 1946. In 1947, Killip was appointed Head Curator of the newly established Department of Botany, USNM, a position he retained until his retirement in 1950.[2]

References
  1. Biography at USGS
  2. Archives, Smithsonian Institution (1914–1950). "SIA RU007375, Killip, Ellsworth Paine 1890-, Ellsworth Paine Killip Papers, 1914-1950". Smithsonian Institution Archives. Retrieved 2018-11-23.
  3. IPNI.  Killip.


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