Validation of syntaxon names and lectotypifications for some Italian vegetation types

Abstract

Based on the results of previous phytosociological works, one concerning the Tuscan Quercus petraea forests, another one concerning Apennine communities belonging to Mulgedio-Aconitetea, and the changes provided in the 4th edition of the International Code of Phytosociological Nomenclature, four association names are here validated and the lectotype of Senecionion samniti alliance here designated.

Keywords

• ICPN
• Italian forests
• Megaforb communities
• Quercus petraea
• Phytosociological Nomenclature
• Syntaxonomy