Eugène Jacob de Cordemoy

Eugène Jacob de Cordemoy (1835 in Saint-André, Réunion 25 April 1911 in Hellbourg, Salazie, Réunion) was French physician and botanist.

Eugène Jacob de Cordemoy
Born(1835-07-13)13 July 1835
Saint-André, Réunion, France
Died25 April 1911(1911-04-25) (aged 75)
Hellbourg, Salazie, Reunion
Nationality France
Known forClassification of orchids
Scientific career
FieldsBotanist
Author abbrev. (botany)Cordem.

He had a particular interest in orchids, continuing the work of Charles Frappier. He is the author of Flore de l'île de la Réunion (English: Flora of the island of Réunion) published in 1895. He also studied birds.

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