Finn N. Rasmussen

Finn N. Rasmussen

Associate Professor emeritus

Current research

Theoretical taxonomy and evolution, phylogeny and systematics in the monocotyledons especially Orchidaceae (the orchid family). Morphological and anatomical investigations combined with cladistic analysis to elucidate the evolutionary history. These studies are based on the collection of living orchids in the Botanical Garden.

Special duties

Member of the Monocot Group and the Image Analysis Group.

Selected publications

  1. Published

    Trophic relationships in orchid mycorrhiza - diversity and implications for conservation.

    Rasmussen, Hanne Nina & Rasmussen, Finn N., 2007, In: Lankesteriana. 7, 1-2, p. 334-341 7 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articlepeer-review

  2. Published

    Carpology of orchids

    Rasmussen, Finn N. & Johansen, B., 2006, In: Selbyana. 27, 1, p. 44-53

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articlepeer-review

  3. Published

    Dansk flora

    Frederiksen, S. E. (ed.), Rasmussen, Finn N. (ed.) & Seberg, Ole (ed.), 2006, København: Gyldendal. 701 p.

    Research output: Book/ReportBook

  4. Published

    Fleshy fruits in liliiflorous monocots

    Rasmussen, Finn N., Frederiksen, S., Johansen, B., Jørgensen, L. B., Petersen, G. & Seberg, Ole, 2006, In: Aliso. 22, p. 135-147

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articlepeer-review

  5. Published

    Genera Orchidacearum Volume 4, Epidendroideae (Part one): Epidendroideae (Part one)

    Pridgeon, A. M. (ed.), Cribb, P. (ed.), Chase, M. W. (ed.) & Rasmussen, Finn N. (ed.), 2005, Oxford: Oxford University Press. 696 p.

    Research output: Book/ReportBookpeer-review

  6. Published

    Field Guide to Ethiopian Orchids

    Demissew, S., Cribb, P. & Rasmussen, Finn N., 2004, Kew: Royal Botanic Gardens. 300 p.

    Research output: Book/ReportBookpeer-review

  7. Published

    Genera Orchidacearum Volume 3: Orchidoideae (Part two)

    Pridgeon, A. (ed.), Chase, M. (ed.), Cribb, C. (ed.) & Rasmussen, Finn N. (ed.), 2003, Kew, England: Oxford University Press. 360 p.

    Research output: Book/ReportBookpeer-review

  8. Published

    Mycorrhizal diversity

    Zettler, L. W., Sharma, J. & Rasmussen, Finn N., 2003, Orchid Conservation. Perth: Natural History Publications, p. 185-203

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingBook chapterResearch

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