Nomenclatural notes on Varronia (Boraginaceae s.l.) in Brazil

Abstract

Typifications and new combinations are provided for Boraginaceaes. L. from Brazil in advance of the List of Species of the Brazilian Flora. Varronialeucomalla (Taub.) Borhidi is lectotypified, and is presented Varroniamayoi (Taroda) M. Stapf is presented as a new combination. Additionally, the identity of Varronia glandulosa (Fresen.) Borhidi and Varroniastriata (Fresen.) Borhidi is discussed, and the names for these species are reestablished.