Nomenclatural notes on the genus Schizomussaenda H.L.Li (Rubiaceae)

Pranom Chantaranothai

doi:10.20531/tfb.2018.46.1.08

Pranom Chantaranothai Center of Excellence on Biodiversity (BDC), and Department of Biology Faculty of Science, Khon Kaen, University, Khon Kaen 40002, Thailand

DOI: https://doi.org/10.20531/tfb.2018.46.1.08

Keywords: lectotypification, nomenclature, Thailand

Abstract

In the present study, three synonyms of Schizomussaenda henryi, namely Emmenopterys rehderi, Mussaenda dehiscens and Schizophragma macrosepalum are lectotypified. Additionally, a revised description of S. henryi is provided based on Thai materials examined. Schizomussaenda henryi from Thailand is illustrated.

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Pranom Chantaranothai, Center of Excellence on Biodiversity (BDC), and Department of Biology Faculty of Science, Khon Kaen, University, Khon Kaen 40002, Thailand

Department of Biology Faculty of Science, Khon Kaen, University

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