> [!cite] BHL link: this entry starts at [page 204](https://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/page/33066544) of TL-2 Vol. VII > Author links: [IPNI](https://www.ipni.org/a/11580-1) LSID 11580-1, [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q8020208) QID Q8020208 > Support pages: [[Abbreviations|abbreviations]], [[Layout key|layout key]], [[Cite TL-2|cite TL-2]] ### Author West, William (1848-1914), British phycologist; studied pharmacy, registered 1870; from 1874-1886 practicing pharmacist in Bradford; lecturer on botany and materia medica, Technical College Bradford 1886. **Abbreviated name**: *W. West* \[standard form in IPNI: *West*\] #### Herbarium and types [[Collection BIRM|BIRM]] (general herb.; ferns); important set of algae at [[Collection BM|BM]]; fürther material at [[Collection CGE|CGE]], [[Collection DBN|DBN]], [[Collection E|E]] (bryo; vasc. pl.), [[Collection LIV|LIV]], [[Collection MANCH|MANCH]], [[Collection NY|NY]], [[Collection OXF|OXF]]. – *Letters *to W.G. Farlow at [[Collection FH|FH]]; other letters at [[Collection G|G]]. #### Bibliography and biography Barnhart 3: 479 (b. 22 Feb 1848, d. 14 Mai 1914); BB p. 322; BJI 2: 189; BL 2: 234, 731; BM 5: 2296; Bossert p. 432; CSP 11: 786, 12: 177, 19: 559; De Toni 1: cxxx, 5: lviii-lix; GR p. 420; IH 1 (ed. 6): 366, (ed. 7): 345; LS 28716-28718; NAF ser. 2. 6: 79-80; NI 131 and see indexes; Nordstedt p. 31, 32, suppl. p. 16; TL-2/10.891. #### Biofile - Anon., Hedwigia 56: (147). 1915 (d.); Index Amer. bot. lit. 1886-1966. 4: 502. 1969; Naturalist 1914: 227-230, 257-260. 1914 (obit., portr.); Nature 93: 327-328. 1919 (obit. not.); Österr. bot. Z. 64: 368. 1914 (d.); Science ser. 2. 39: 867. 1914. - Dolezal, H., Friedrich Welwitsch 146, 154, 193-194. 1974. - Hawksworth, D.L. & M.R.D. Seaward, Lichenol. Brit. Isl. 169, 199. 1977 (lichens at DBN, E, LIV). - Kent, D.H., Brit. herb. 85. 1957 (herb.). - Kent, D.H. & D.E. Allen, Brit. Irish herb. 271. 1984 (herb.). - Lees, F.A. & G.D. Druce, Bot. Soc. Exch. Club Brit. Isl. 4(1): 53-56. 1915 (obit.). - Lowden, R.M., Taxon, Index pers. names vols. 1-30. 786. 1985. - Praeger, R.L., Some Irish Naturalists 176. 1949. - Prescott, G.W., Bibl. Desmid. univ. 540-544. 1984 (bibl.). - Roebuck, W.D., J. Bot. 52: 161-164. 1919 (obit., portr.); Naturalist 1914: 227-230; Proc. Linn. Soc. 126: 65-67. 1914. - Shaw, G.A., Naturalist 924: 4-5. 1973. - Urban, Symb. ant. 1: 176. 1898, 3: 13. 1902. - VanLandingham, S., Cat. Diat. 4: 2382. 1971, 6: 3601. 1978, 7: 4238-4239. 1978. - Wittrock, V.B., Acta Horti Berg. 3(2): 99, 187, *pl. 35, 37.* 1909. #### Note Father of G.S. West (1876-1919), see above, and Wiliam West (1875-1901, studied at Cambridge (see J. Bot. 39: 353. 1901); died in India). #### Composite works - (1) *Freshwater algae, in* F.A. Lees \[1847-1921\], *Fl. West. Yorkshire* 1888, p. 745-777. – Provides also records of bryophytes. – Flora issued also as Trans. Yorkshire Natural. Union, Bot. Ser. vol. 2. 1888, TL-2/4296. - (2) *Freshwater algae, in* W.P. Hiern et al., *Cat. afr. pl.* 2(2): 329-381. Mar 1901. – See TL-2/2747. - (3) With G.S. West, *Freshwater algae, in* Rep. Sci. Invest. Brit. Antarct. Exp. 1907-1909, 1(7): 263-298, *3 pl*. 1911. - (4) With G.S. West *Chlorophyceae, in* Johs. Schmidt, *Flora of Koh Chang* 4: \[73\]-102. Aug 1901, Bot. Tidsskr. 24: 157-186, *pl. 2-4.* 1901, see TL-2/10.891. - (5) *Freshwater algae* with a supplement of marine diatoms, *in* Clare Island Survey, Proc. R. Irish Acad. 31(16): 1-62, *pl. 1-2.* 1912. - (6) *Freshwater algae, in* L.S. Gibbs, *Contr. fl. Mount Kinabalu*, J. Linn. Soc, Bot. 42: 216-239. 14 Jul 1914. #### Eponymy *Westella* De Wildeman (1897); *Westiella* Borzi (1907, also honors G.S. West (*q.v.*)), and the derived generic name *Westiellopsis* Janet (1941). ### Publications ##### n.17.223. The freshwater algae of Maine **Title** *The freshwater algae of Maine*... Reprinted from the "Journal of Botany"... 1889. Oct. **Notes** *Publ*.: Jul 1889, p. \[1\]-3, *pl. 291. Copy*: B. – Reprinted and to be cited from J. Bot. 27: 205-207. *pl. 291.* 1889. – *The desmids of Maine*, J. Bot. 26: 339-340. 1889. ##### n.17.224. The fresh-water algae of North Yorkshire **Title** *The fresh-water algae of North Yorkshire*... \[J. Bot. 1889\]. Oct. **Notes** *Publ*.: Oct 1889, p. \[1\]-10, *pl. 291. Coples*: FH, G. – Reprinted and to be cited from J. Bot. 27: 289-298, *pl. 291.* 1889. ##### n.17.225. Contribution to the freshwater algae of North Wales **Title** *Contribution to the freshwater algae of North Wales*... Journal of the Royal Microscopical Society... 1890. Oct. **Notes** *Publ*.: Jun 1890, p. \[277\]-306. *pl. 5-6. Copy*: G. – Reprinted and to be cited from J.R. microsc. Soc. 6: 277-306, *pl. 5-6.* 1890. ##### n.17.226. The freshwater algae of Maine **Title** *The freshwater algae of Maine*... Preprinted from the "Journal of Botany".... 1891. Oct. **Notes** *Publ*.: Dec 1891, p. \[1\]-5, *pl. 315. Copy*: B. – Reprinted and to be cited from J. Bot. 29: 353-357. *pl*. 315. 1891 ##### n.17.227. A contribution to the freshwater algae of West Ireland **Title** *A contribution to the freshwater algae of West Ireland*... Linn. Journ. – Botany \[1892\]. Oct. **Notes** *Publ*.: 26 Apr 1892 (read 5 Dec 1891; date of part 199-200 publ.; Nat. Nov. Mai 1892), p. 103-216, *pl. 18-24. Coples*: FH, G, H. – Reprinted and to be cited from J. Linn. Soc. Bot. 29 (199-200): 103-216. *pl*. *18-24*. 1892. ##### n.17.228. Algae of the English Lake District **Title** *Algae of the English Lake District*... Journal of the Royal microscoplcal Society... 1892. **Notes** *Publ*.: Dec 1892 (reprint so dated), p. \[713\]-748, *pl. 9-10. Copy*: G. – Reprinted and to be cited from J.R. microsc. Soc. 8: \[713\] -*748. pl. 9-10.* 1892. ##### n.17.229. New British freshwater algae **Title** *New British freshwater algae*... Jounal of the Royal microscoplcal Society... 1894. Oct. **Notes** *Assisted by*: George Stephen West (1876-1919). *Publ*.: Feb 1894, p. \[1\]-17, *pl. 1-2. Copy*: G. – Reprinted and to be cited from J.R. microsc. Soc. 1894: \[1\]-1 7, *pl*. *1-2*. ##### n.17.230. A contribution to our knowledge of the freshwater algae of Madagascar **Title** *A contribution to our knowledge of the freshwater algae of Madagascar*... \[Trans. Linn. Soc. London, Bot. 1895\]. Qu. **Notes** *Co-author*: George Stephen West (1876-1919). *Publ*.: Oct 1895, cover-t.p., p. 41-90, *pl. 5-9* (uncol.). *Coples*: B, FH, G, M. – Issued and to be cited as Trans. Linn. Soc, Bot. 5(2): 41-90, *pl. 5-9.* 1895. ##### n.17.231. On some new and interesting freshwater algae **Title** *On some new and interesting freshwater algae*... Journal of the Royal microscopical Society... 1896. Oct. **Notes** *Co-author*: George Stephen West (1876-1919). *Publ*.: Apr 1896, p. \[149\]-165, *pl. 3-4. Copy*: G. – Reprinted and to be cited from J.R. microsc. Soc. 1896: \[149\]-165, *pl. 3-4. 1896.* ##### n.17.232. Notes on some recently published Desmidieae.... **Title** *Notes on some recently published Desmidieae....* Reprinted from the "Journal of Botany"... 1896. Oct. **Notes** *Co-author*: George Stephen West (1876-1919). *Publ*.: Aug 1896, p. \[1\]-3. *Copy*: B. – Reprinted and to be cited from J. Bot. 34: 336-338. 1896. ##### n.17.233. On some North American Desmidieae... **Title** *On some North American Desmidieae...* \[Trans. Linn. Soc, Bot. 1896\]. Qu. *Publ*.: Dec 1896 (Nat. Nov. Jan(1) 1897), cover-t.p., p. \[229-274, *pl. 12-18* (uncol.). *Coples*: FH, M. – Issued and to be cited as Trans. Linn. Soc, Bot. ser. 2. 5(5): 229-274, *pl. 12-18.* 1896. ##### n.17.234. Welwitsch's African freshwater algae **Title** *Welwitsch's African freshwater algae*... Journal of Botany.... 1897. Oct. **Notes** *Publ*.: Jan-Aug 1897, p. 1-78, *pl. 365-370. Copy*: M. – Reprinted and to be cited from J. Bot. 35: 1-7. Jan, 33-42. Feb, 77-89. Mar, 113-122. Apr, 172-183. Mai, 235-243. Jun, 264-272. Jul, 297-304, *pl. 365-370.* Aug 1897. ##### n.17.235. The alga-flora of Yorkshire **Title** *The alga-flora of Yorkshire*: a complete account of the freshwater algae of the county, with many notes on their affinities and distribution... Leeds (published for the Yorkshire Naturalist's Union....) \[1900-\] 1901 Oct. **Notes** *Co-author*: George Stephen West (1876-1919). *Publ*.: Sep 1900-Jul 1901 in Trans. Yorkshire Natural. Union vol. 5, 1901, in 4 parts. *Coples*: B, FH, H, LC, LIV, PH. \[*1*\]: Sep 1900, cover-t.p., p. \[5\]-52. – In 5(22): 5-52. 1900. \[*2*\]: Dec 1900, cover-t.p., p. 53-100. – In 5(23): 53-100. 1900. \[*3*\]: Jul 1901, cover-t.p., p. 101-164. – In 5(25): 101-164. 1901. \[*4*\]: Jul 1901, cover-t.p., p. 165-239, \[1\]-4. – In 5(27): 165-239, 1-4. 1901. *T.p. consolidated reprint*: 1901, p. \[3\]. *Coples*: B, G, LIV. ##### n.17.236. A contribution to the freshwater algae of Ceylon **Title** *A contribution to the freshwater algae of Ceylon*... London (printed for the Linnean Society...) 1902. Oct. **Notes** *Co-author*: George Stephen West (1876-1919). *Publ*.: Mar 1902, cover-t.p., p. 123-215, *pl. 17-22*, (uncol.). *Coples*: B, FH, G, H, M. – Issued and to be cited from Trans. Linn. Soc. London ser. 2. Bot. 6(3): 123-215, *pl. 17-22.* 1902. ##### n.17.237. A contribution to the freshwater algae of the North of Ireland **Title** *A contribution to the freshwater algae of the North of Ireland*... Dublin (published at the Academy House,...) 1902. Qu. **Notes** *Co-author*: George Stephen West (1876-1919). *Publ*.: Aug 1902, p. \[i\], \[1\]-100, *pl. 1-3. Coples*: FH, H, PH; IDC 6421. – Issued and to be cited as Trans. R. Irish Acad. 33, sect. B(1): \[i\], \[1\]-100, *pl. 1-3.* ##### n.17.238. A monograph of the British Desmidiaceae **Title** *A monograph of the British Desmidiaceae*... London (printed for the Ray Society) 1904-1923. 5 vols. Oct. **Abbreviated title**: *Monogr. Brit. Desmid.* **Notes** *Authorship*: vols. 1-4 by W. West and George Stephen West (1876-1919), vol. 5 by Nellie Carter. *Publ*.: 5 vols., 1904-1913. *Coples*: B, BR, FH, H, M, MO, US; IDC 7665 (vols. 1-4). *1*: Jun-Jul 1904 (p. x: 31 Mai 1904; Bot. Centralbl. 2 Aug 1904; Hedwigia 29 Oct 1904; NY rd. Oct 1904; J. Bot. rev. Dec 1904; Nat. Nov. Nov(2) 1904), p. \[i\]-xxxvi, \[1\]-224, *pl. 1-32* (p.p. col.), with text. *2*: Nov-Dec 1905 (Hedwigia 11 Jun 1946; NY rd. Jan 1906; Bot. Centralbl. 6 Mar 1906; Nat. Nov. Mar(1) 1906), p. \[i\]-x, \[1\]-206, *pl. 33-64* id. *3*: Nov-Dec 1908 (Bot. Centralbl. 23 Feb and 6 Jul 1909; Bot. Zeit. 16 Aug 1909; Bot. Centralbl. 6 Oct 1909; J. Bot. Rev. Apr 1909; Nat. Nov. Jan(2) 1909), p. \[i\]-xv, \[1\]-274, *pl. 63-93* (*id.*). *4*: Mar-Apr 1912 (ÖbZ for Apr 1912; Bot. Centralbl. 6 Aug 1912; Hedwigia rev. 10 Jul 1912; J. Bot. rev. Mai 1912; Nat. Nov. Mai(1) 1912), p. \[i\]-xiv, \[1\]-194, *pl. 96-128* (id.). 5: 1923 (t.p.) or 1924 (p. vii: Aug 1922; J. Bot. rev. Nov 1924; ÖbZ for Oct-Dec 1924; Nat. Nov. 1924), p. \[i\]-xxi, \[1\]-300, \[301-302\], *pl. 129-167*, id. *Facsimile ed*. 1971, Johnson Reprint Corporation, New York, London, 1971. *Copy*: BR. – As original, t.p.'s have four lines added giving the Johnson imprint. ##### n.17.239. Fresh-water algae from Burma **Title** *Fresh-water algae from Burma*, including a few from Bengal and Madras... Calcutta (printed at the Bengal Secretariat Press) 1907. Fol. **Notes** *Co-author*: George Stephen West (1876-1919). *Publ*.: 1907, p. \[i-ix\], \[175\]-260. *pl. 10-16* (uncol.). *Coples*: BR, FH, MO. – Issued and to be cited as Ann. R. Bot. Gard. Calcutta 6(2): \[175\]-260. *pl. 10-16. 1907.*