Lectotypification and nomenclature notes of the name Caragana opulens (Fabaceae, Papilionoideae) and its synonyms

By

Rather, Shabir
Kumar, Anand, 1985-
Liu, Hongmei

Type

Article

Date of Publication

2023

Original Publication

PhytoKeys

Volume

226

Pages

79--87

Subjects

lectotype , Leguminosae , opulens complex , overlapping traits , taxonomy

Contributed by

Pensoft Publishers

Language

English

Published by

Sofia, Bulgaria Pensoft Publishers [2010]-

Identifiers

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3897/phytokeys.226.104110

 

Abstract

Morphological characters currently used to differentiate Caragana opulens as a species have been found to be insufficient and inconsistent. Through extensive research and comparisons of specimens, it has been revealed that C. opulens and its synonyms have overlapping geographical distributions, and that typification is necessary for C. opulens. Therefore, a lectotype is designated for the name C. opulens, with comments on its typification. Additionally, the current typification status is discussed for all its synonyms, accompanied by substantive notes.