Garcinia cambogioides, the correct name for G. morella (Clusiaceae), its taxonomy, typification and notes on the status of G. pictoria

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Published: 31.12.2020
DOI: https://doi.org/10.22244/rheedea.2020.30.4.06
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Clusiaceae, Garcinia, India, Taxonomy, Typification

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P. S. Shameer
Jawaharlal Nehru Tropical Botanic Garden and Research Institute, Palode, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala – 695 562, India.
N. Mohanan
Jawaharlal Nehru Tropical Botanic Garden and Research Institute, Palode, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala – 695 562, India.

Abstract

The priority of the name Garcinia cambogioides (Murray) Headland over G. morella (Gaertn.) Desr. is established. Further, G. pictoria Roxb. is reduced as a variety under G. cambogioides as var. pictoria (Roxb.) P.S. Shameer & N. Mohanan. Typification of the name G. cambogioides is also done, in accordance with the latest nomenclature code.

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Vol. 30 No. 4 (2020): Rheedea

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Shameer, P. S., & Mohanan, N. (2020). Garcinia cambogioides, the correct name for G. morella (Clusiaceae), its taxonomy, typification and notes on the status of G. pictoria. Rheedea, 30(4), 463-469. https://doi.org/10.22244/rheedea.2020.30.4.06
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