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Louis Claude Noisette (2 November 1772 – 9 January 1849) was a French horticulturist and botanist recognized for his contribution to the cultivation and hybridization of plants, especially roses.[1] The standard author abbreviation Nois. is used to indicate Louis as the author when citing a botanical name.
Louis Claude Noisette | |
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 Undated engraving of Noisette | |
| Born | November 2, 1772 Châtillon, France |
| Died | January 9, 1849 Paris, France |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Botany, Agronomy |
| Author abbrev. (botany) | Nois. |
Noisette was born in Châtillon, a suburb of Paris, France. He was the son of Joseph Noisette[2][3], the head gardener to the Count of Provence (later King Louis XVIII of France)[4]. Noisette had two brothers: Antoine Noisette, a botanist who managed the botanical garden in Nantes, France, and Philippe Noisette, a significant figure in the American horticulture scene.
Life and career
editNoisette began his career as an infantryman for the French military. He served for two years before moving into horticulture at age 23.[5] Following his military service, he assumed responsibility for the Val-de-Grâce Botanical School, which was subsequently closed within a few years. In 1795, he became a gardener at Val-de-Grâce but left this role in 1798. In 1806, he, along with his brothers, set up a botanical facility where they grew a wide variety of plants, with a focus on roses.
Noisette died on January 9, 1849.
The Noisette rose
editNoisette is known for his role in developing the Noisette rose (Rosa x Noisettiana).[6] This hybrid rose originated from seeds sent to him by his brother Philippe from South Carolina.[7] Philippe had crossed a Rosa x 'Old Blush' plant, obtained from Louis Claude, with Rosa moschata, resulting in 'Champneys' Pink Cluster'. Louis Noisette subsequently created 'Blush Noisette', the first Noisette rose, by sowing seeds of 'Champneys' Pink Cluster'.[8]
Contributions and recognition
editNoisette introduced and distributed rare American and Indian plants to France. His contributions were recognized in 1840, when he was awarded the Chevalier of the Legion of Honor.
His influence extended beyond France, with Nikolaus II, Prince Esterházy, commissioning him to landscape his extensive estate in Austria.
The genus Noisettia, a small flowering plant native to tropical America, was named in his honor.[9][10]
References
edit- ^ admin (31 August 2017). "Noisettes". Historic Roses Group. Retrieved 23 November 2024.
- ^ "Généalogie de Louis Claude NOISETTE". Geneanet (in French). Retrieved 9 December 2024.
- ^ "Louis Claude Noisette - Ancestry®". www.ancestry.ca. Retrieved 9 December 2024.
- ^ "Our History | Noisette Ancestors". noisetteancestors.com. Retrieved 9 December 2024.
- ^ Derkenne, Vincent; Dupont, André (2020). André Dupont (1742-1817) Rosimane: a palace and roses. Paris Norderstedt: BoD, Books on Demand. ISBN 978-2-322-23706-7.
- ^ admin (31 August 2017). "Noisettes". Historic Roses Group. Retrieved 7 August 2024.
- ^ "Our Hometown Rose: Learn about the Noisette, Charleston's heritage rose breed, and the rescue mission that brought it back into local gardens and churchyards | Charleston Magazine". CHARLESTON SC |. 14 March 2022. Archived from the original on 1 April 2022. Retrieved 7 August 2024.
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- ^ Bonpland, Aimé; Humboldt, Alexander von; Kunth, Karl Sigismund (1815–1825). "Noisettia". Nova genera et species plantarum :quas in peregrinatione ad plagam aequinoctialem orbis novi collegerunt /descripserunt, partim adumbraverunt Amat. Bonpland et Alex. de Humboldt; ex schedis autographis Amati Bonplandi in ordinem digessit Carol. Sigismund. Kunth ... 7 vols. Vol. 5. Antwerp: Christophori Plantini. pp. 382–385.
- ^ Quattrocchi, Umberto (2000). "Noisettia". CRC world dictionary of plant names: common names, scientific names, eponyms, synonyms, and etymology. 4 vols. Vol. 3. M-Q. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press. p. 1829. ISBN 978-0-8493-2677-6.
- ^ International Plant Names Index. Nois.
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