Circumscription and lectotypification of Hedychium villosum and its variety H. villosum var. tenuiflorum (Zingiberaceae)

By

Sanoj, Edakkandiyil
Sabu, M. (Mamiyil)
Pradeep, Ayillath Kuttiyil

Type

Article

Date of Publication

2013

Original Publication

PhytoKeys

Volume

25

Pages

75-85

Subjects

Gingers , India , Nathaniel Wallich , Nomenclature , typification , Zingiberaceae

Contributed by

Pensoft Publishers

Language

English

Published by

Sofia, Bulgaria Pensoft Publishers [2010]-

Identifiers

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3897/phytokeys.25.4113

 

Abstract

The nomenclatural confusion between the Indian gingers Hedychium villosum Wallich and its variety H. villosum var. tenuiflorum (Wall. ex Voigt) Wall. ex Baker is discussed. Both taxa are lectotypified in order to stabilize the names and contribute towards a resolution of their confusing nomenclatural past. Both taxa are described in detail to aid identification.