Roberto Miguel Klein, Brazilian plant ecologist (Montenegro, Rio Grande do Sul State 31 October 1923 – Itajaí, Santa Catarina State 13 November 1992)

Performed studies on phytosociology, autoecology and dendrology publishing more than 100 works

With R. Reitz discovered (collected) 6 new plant genera, about 500 species and many varieties

Co-described the posthumous species Psychotria fractistipula 2005 with L.B. Smith & Delprete 

HONORS

Kleinodendron L.B. Smith & Downs 1964 (Euphorbiaceae)