Baume, Joseph (1810 - ?)

Born Toulon, France, 1810; died ?

French naval surgeon. Sailed with Laplace (q.v) on la Favorite on world voyage 1829-32.

Probably collected around Sydney, NSW, 17/18 Aug.-21 Sept. 1831.

Specimens at P.

Commemorated in Melastoma.

Source: George, A.S. (2009) Australian Botanist's Companion, Four Gables Press, WA. [consult for source references]