Typifications in Cordia (Cordiaceae), with an assessment of the status of Cordia blanchetii

Abstract

Summary: Typifications are proposed to facilitate ongoing studies in Cordiaceae and to maintain current usage. Lectotypes are designated for the following 13 names: Cordia ecalyculata, C. digyna, C. diospyrifolia, C. exaltata var. melanoneura, C. magnoliifolia, C. obscura var. tomentosa, C. obscura var. magnifolia, C. salicifolia, C. sellowiana, C. silvestris, C. ulei, C. ucayaliensis, and Patagonula glaziovii. Two new synonyms are proposed: C. crenatifolia Rizzini to C. glazioviana (Taub.) Gottschling & J. S. Mill. and C. araripensis Rizzini to C. bicolor A. DC. Additionally, nomenclatural notes on C. blanchetii are provided. © 2013 The Author(s).