Typifications in Passiflora L. (Passifloraceae) described by Frei José Mariano da Conceição Vellozo

Abstract

ABSTRACT This work presents 19 lectotypifications and one epitype for the genus Passiflora (Passifloraceae sensu stricto) described by Frei José Mariano da Conceição Vellozo in Flora Fluminensis. The original illustrations are designated as lectotypes. Passiflora obtusa is here proposed to be a synonym of P. porophylla.

Keywords

• Brazil
• Flora Fluminensis
• epitype
• lectotype
• nomenclature
• passionflower