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Nomenclatural Novelties in Bonamia (Convolvulaceae) From Tropical America

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: ABSTRACT This study proposes typifications for several Bonamia names in accordance with the International Code of Nomenclature, clarifies species distribution, and provides morphological reassessments to stabilize the nomenclature of neotropical representatives of the genus. Through examination of type materials, historical literature, and specimens from major herbaria, we designate lectotypes and reassess long‐debated synonymies, supporting the treatment of B. burchellii and B. tomentosa as conspecific with B. agrostopolis , for which we reaffirm the recognition of two varieties of the species, and B. peruviana as conspecific with B. kuhlmannii , as well as proposing additional new synonymies. Distribution updates are provided for Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, and Peru. Our results contribute to resolving nomenclatural ambiguities, ensuring stability in the application of names, and offering a taxonomic framework for future phylogenetic and floristic studies of Bonamia .

Source: Feddes Repertorium

DOI: 10.1002/fedr.70031

Authors: Roberta Keyla Kojima, André Luiz da Costa Moreira, Ana Rita Giraldes Simões, Taciana Barbosa Cavalcanti, Rosângela Simão‐Bianchini

Institutions: Universidade Estadual de Feira de Santana, Missouri Botanical Garden, Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation, Embrapa Recursos Genéticos e Biotecnologia

Language: English

Topic: Plant Diversity and Evolution

Subfield: Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $2,900

Funders: Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior, Fundação de Apoio à Pesquisa do Distrito Federal