K. M. Matthew
Father Dr. K. M. Matthew | |
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| Born | 16 March 1930 Koyapillil, Ramapuram, Kottayam, Kerala, India |
| Died | 16 April 2004 (aged 74) |
| Occupation | Botanist |
| Known for | Taxonomical research |
| Parent(s) | Mathai and Teresa |
| Awards | Indira Gandhi Paryavaran Puraskar |
Koyapillil Mathai Matthew (1930–2004) was an Indian Jesuit priest and botanist. He extensively studied the floral diversity of Tamil Nadu, and published several research papers and books. In 1967, he established the Rapinat Herbarium at St. Joseph's College, Tiruchirappalli.