Nomenclatural and taxonomic revisions in the Meliolaceae

Abstract

New names are proposed for: 1. Amazonia psychotriae var. major (Gaillard) Hansf. (1961), a later homonym of var. major Hansf. (1954), and 2. Meliola castanopsidis Budathoki & P.N. Singh (1994), a later homonym of M. castanopsis Hansf. (1948). - 3. A comb. nov. at species rank is needed under Irenopsis for Meliola aciculosa var. verbenae.-4. A new species of Meliola is recognized, typified by a specimen erroneously cited as a paratype of Irene cubitella.-5. The name Meliola combinans Cif. is validated and lectotypified, and lectotypes are designated for 6. Asteridiella glabra var. isertiae, and 7. Meliola galopinae.-8. Correction is needed for the host name cited for Meliola chasaliae.-9. The nomenclature of Meliola evansii and M. scolopiae is reassessed, and two varietal names are transferred to M. evansii. - 10. A new name is provided for M. evansii sensu auct. non Doidge (1920).-11. The sanctioned name Meliola psidii is conserved over the earlier synonym M. trichostroma, and two varieties published under the latter species name require transfer to M. psidii.