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References
- ↑ "Index of Botanists: Rodrigues, William Antonio". Harvard University Herbaria & Libraries. n.d. Retrieved June 18, 2019.
- 1 2 "William A. Rodrigues". NYBG Steere Herbarium. n.d. Retrieved June 18, 2019.
- ↑ IPNI. W.A.Rodrigues.
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