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

Authors: Sanoj, Edakkandiyil DOI: 10.3897/phytokeys.25.4113 Published: Jan. 1, 2013 Source: PhytoKeys OpenAlex: View in OpenAlex

Collection: Pensoft Publishers

Keywords: Gingers · Topics: Ginger and Zingiberaceae research, Plant and Fungal Species Descriptions, Southeast Asian Sociopolitical Studies

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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.

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