New synonyms and lectotypifications in the genus Maytenus (Celastroideae, Celastraceae) and a new name for the illegitimate Maytenus nemorosa from Brazil

Biral, Leonardo [UNESP]; Lombardi, Julio Antonio [UNESP]

New synonyms and lectotypifications in the genus Maytenus (Celastroideae, Celastraceae) and a new name for the illegitimate Maytenus nemorosa from Brazil

Data

2016-05-16

Autores

Biral, Leonardo

Lombardi, Julio Antonio

Tipo

Carta

Direito de acesso

Acesso aberto

Resumo

Resulting from our taxonomic study of the genus Maytenus, we were faced with the necessity to synonymize three species: M. lagoensis with M. gonoclada; M. andicola with M. apurimacensis; and M. longipes with M. sieberiana. Lectotypes are elected when appropriate for these species and comments about the synonyms and lectotypifications are provided. We also propose a new name—Maytenus fugax—for M. nemorosa Biral & Lombardi, later homonym of M. nemorosa (Ecklon & Zeyher) Marais.