Gerhard August Honckeny
# Gerhard August Honckeny

Gerhard August Honckeny (also spelt Honkeny) (1724–1805) was a German botanist, and an Amtmann near Prenzlau. He is best known for his Synopsis Plantarum Germaniæ, and is referred to by the standard abbreviation Honck. in botanical works. He is commemorated in the genus name Honckenya.

