Anthea Phillipps facts for kids
Datin Anthea Phillipps (born on June 3, 1955) is a British scientist who studies plants, known as a botanist. She lives in Sabah, Malaysia. Anthea Phillipps is an expert in two special types of plants: pitcher plants (which are carnivorous, meaning they eat insects!) and rhododendrons (beautiful flowering shrubs).
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Anthea Phillipps's Plant Research
Anthea Phillipps studied plants at the University of Durham in England. After finishing her degree, she worked at the Sabah Museum. From 1980 to 1987, she worked for Sabah Parks as a Park Ecologist. In this role, she spent her time studying rhododendrons and pitcher plants in their natural homes.
Helping Sabah's Plant Collections
Anthea Phillipps played a big part in setting up the Herbarium and the Botanical Garden at Kinabalu Park. A herbarium is like a library for dried plant samples, used for scientific study. She collected many plant samples, including a type of ginger called Hornstedtia reticulata. These samples are now kept at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh in Scotland. She also helped create a special section for plants at the Sabah Museum.
Books About Plants
Anthea Phillipps has written or helped write several important books about the plants of Sabah and Borneo. These books help people learn more about the amazing plant life in these regions:
- A Guide to the Parks of Sabah (1988)
- Rhododendrons of Sabah (1988) (with A. Lamb, George Argent & Sheila Collenette)
- Pitcher-Plants of Borneo (1996) (with Anthony Lamb and Chien Lee)
- Kinabalu - Summit of Borneo (1996) (with K.M. Wong)
- Kinabalu Park, Sabah, Malaysian Borneo (2000) (with Francis Liew)
- The Rhododendrons of Sabah, Malaysian Borneo (2007) (with G. Argent & A. Lamb)
How Anthea Phillipps Was Honored
Anthea Phillipps has been recognized for her important work. A type of small insect called a caddisfly from the genus Gunungiella was named after her. This is a special way to honor scientists for their contributions to understanding nature.
Anthea Phillipps's Family Life
Anthea Phillipps grew up in Sabah, Malaysia. Today, she lives in Kota Kinabalu, which is the capital city of Sabah. She is married to Datuk Anthony Lamb, who is also a botanist. They have two children, Serena and Alexander Lamb. A special rainforest lodge in Sukau has been named after both Anthea Phillipps and Anthony Lamb, celebrating their dedication to the natural world.
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In Spanish: Anthea Phillipps para niños
