Lectotypification of the Linnaean name  Dianthus virgineus  (Caryophyllaceae) and its taxonomic consequences | Zendy

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Lectotypification of the Linnaean name Dianthus virgineus (Caryophyllaceae) and its taxonomic consequences

Author(s) -

Domina Gianniantonio,

Astuti Giovanni,

Barone Giulio,

Gargano Domenico,

Minuto Luigi,

Varaldo Lucia,

Peruzzi Lorenzo

Publication year - 2021

Publication title -

taxon

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 0.819

H-Index - 81

eISSN - 1996-8175

pISSN - 0040-0262

DOI - 10.1002/tax.12563

Subject(s) - dianthus , caryophyllaceae , botany , biology , ornamental plant , nomenclature , taxonomy (biology) , carnation

A lectotype is designated for the name Dianthus virgineus . The relationships between D. virgineus , D. caryophyllus var. caryophyllus , and D. caryophyllus var. inodorus are analyzed. Dianthus virgineus is the oldest available name that applies to a species complex that is often referred to as D. sylvestris or a broad circumscription of the cultivated ornamental D. caryophyllus . The taxonomic consequences are discussed, and the need for further studies is highlighted.

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