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Michael Calonje
Cycad Biologist
Montgomery
Botanical Center
11901 Old Cutler Road
Miami, FL 33156 USA
305-667-3800
ext. 112
michaelc@montgomerybotanical.org
Summary
Michael Calonje is the Cycad
Biologist at Montgomery Botanical Center. His primary roles are the
continued development of the cycad collection, assisting visiting
researchers utilizing the cycad collection, and organizing
international research and collecting expeditions.
In addition to his experience in field
botany and plant collecting, Michael has worked with various botanic
gardens internationally, in management, collections, horticulture, and
plant records.
Michael’s research interests include cycad
taxonomy and systematics with an emphasis in New World genera,
particularly Zamia; as well
as G.I.S. and biogeography, cycad
propagation and horticulture, and ex
situ conservation.
Education
Master of Science in Environmental Systems
Humboldt State University (2005).
Bachelor of Arts in Cinema
San Francisco State University (2000).
Recent
research papers
Calonje, M., A. W. Meerow, and D.
W. Stevenson. 2010. The typification of Zamia erosa and the priority of
that name over Z. amblyphyllidia. Taxon 59:637-642.
Calonje, M., D. Stevenson, C. Calonje, Y. A. Ramos, and A.
Lindstrom. 2010. A new species of Zamia
from Chocó, Colombia (Cycadales, Zamiaceae).
Brittonia 62: 80-85.
Calonje,
C, C. Husby, and M. Calonje.
2010. Germination and Early Seedling Growth of Rare Zamia spp. in
Organic and Inorganic Substrates: Advancing Ex Situ Conservation
Horticulture. HortScience 45:679-683.
Calonje M. 2009. A new
cliff-dwelling species of Zamia
(Zamiaceae) from Belize. Journal of the
Botanical Research Institute of Texas 3(1): 23-29.
Calonje M., J. Meerman,
P. Griffith, and G. Hoese. 2009. A new species of Zamia (Zamiaceae)
from the Maya Mountains of Belize. Journal of the Botanical Research
Institute of Texas 3(1): 31-41.
Calonje M., and J.
Meerman. 2009. What is Zamia prasina
(Zamiaceae, cycadales)? Journal of
the Botanical Research Institute of Texas 3(1): 43-49.
Griffith, M. P., L. R. Noblick, J. L. Dowe, C. E. Husby, and M. A. Calonje. 2008. Cyclone
tolerance in New World Arecaceae: biogeographic variation and abiotic
natural selection. Annals of Botany 102:591-598.
Calonje A, and M. Calonje.
2004. The Zamias and Chiguas of Colombia. Pp. 131-140 in: J.A.
Lindstrom (ed.), 2004. Proceedings of the Sixth International
Conference on Cycad Biology (Cycad 2002). Nong Nooch Tropical Garden,
Pattaya, Thailand.
Field guides
Calonje M. (ed.) 2007. Common Plants
of the Upper Klamath Basin. Rabe Consulting, Koko Graphics, Klamath
Falls, Oregon.
Calonje M., A. Rabe, and
C.Calonje. 2005. Noxious Weeds of Klamath County: Field Identification
Handbook. Koko Graphics, Klamath Falls, Oregon.
Calonje, C., M. Calonje, and
A. Rabe. 2006. Forest Trails of Klamath County. Koko Graphics, Klamath
Falls, Oregon.
Multimedia
Calonje,
M., and Calonje A. Cycads of Colombia CD-ROM. 2003.
Recent
articles
Griffith, P., and M. Calonje. 2010. The Sinkhole
Cycad of Belize: Conservation Horticulture and a New Discovery. 2009
AZH Conference Proceedings: 26-28.
Calonje,
M., C. Husby, and P. Griffith. 2009. The Cycad Collection at
Montgomery Botanical Center. Public Garden 24: 25-27.
Tang, W., T. Gregory, I. Terry, and M. Calonje. 2008. TCS sponsors cycad
expedition to China. The Cycad Newsletter 31(4): 4-9.
Calonje M. 2007. History,
growth rate, and phenology of Microcycas
calocoma in South Florida. The
Cycad Newsletter 30(4): 20-21.
Calonje, M. 2007. Growth
and Phenology of Zamia inermis
at Montgomery Botanical Center.
Encephalartos 91: 21-22.
Calonje, M. 2007.
Phenology of Dioon Merolae.
The Cycad Newsletter 30(1): 11.
Calonje, M. 2007. A Brief
Visit to the Ceroxylons of Cocora Valley, Colombia. The Palmateer
27(2): 11-14.
Calonje, M., and A.
Calonje. 2005. Zamia
encephalartoides in the Chicamocha Canyon.
The Cycad Newsletter. Vol 28(3/4) 8-11.
Calonje, A., and M. Calonje.
2003. The Horticultural Potential of Colombian Cycads. The Cycad
Newsletter Vol. 26(1).
Field
experience
Bahamas (2009, 2010)
Belize (2008)
China (2008)
Colombia (2003, 2005,
2009, 2010)
Costa Rica (2004, 2006,
2008)
Dominican Republic (2009)
Guam and Rota (2007)
Jamaica (2008)
Panama (2007 – 2009).
Puerto Rico (2003, 2008)
United States (2004 -
2007)
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