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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.