A new name and a new synonym in Miconia (Melastomataceae)
2011
New Names and Synonyms in Miconia
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Author Information
Author(s): Susanne S. Renner, Renato Goldenberg
Conclusion
The study resolves two homonymy issues in the Miconia genus by proposing a new name and a taxonomic synonym.
Supporting Evidence
- Miconia densiflora Cogn. is a later homonym of Miconia densiflora (Gardner) Naudin.
- Miconia longicuspis Herzog is a later homonym of Miconia longicuspis Cogn.
- Theodor Herzog collected about 600 species of vascular plants during his expeditions in Bolivia.
Takeaway
This study found some plants with the same name and gave them new names to avoid confusion.
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