(Rudolph Marloth 1855 - 1931) is considered one of the principal early cape botanists well known for his magnum opus. "The flora of South Africa". He received an honorary doctorate from the University of Stellenbosch in 1922.

Upon his death the Marloth family donated the original illustrations and plates to Stellenbosch University Library. This collection honours his extraordinary work, all proceeds of the sale are donated back into the Stellenbosch University Botanical Gardens to continue the preservation of South Africa's unique and diverse flora.