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Lectotypification of two recondite names in the genus Syzygium Gaertn. (Myrtaceae)

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Due to practice prevalent in the 18th – 19th centuries, several Indian plant names are devoid of designated types. As part of a critical investigation of the genus Syzygium in north-east India, two lesser-known names, Eugenia reticulata Wight [accepted name Syzygium reticulatum (Wight) Walp.] and Clavimyrtus ramosissima Blume [accepted name S. ramosissimum (Blume) N.P.Balakr.] are here lectotypified. Notes justifying the selection of lectotypes and isolectotypes are presented below. Digital images of the selected lectotypes and distribution maps are also provided.

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The authors offer their sincere thanks to the directors/curators of the Indian herbaria ARUN, ASSAM and CAL. We are also grateful to the directors/curators of the following herbaria: A, BR, E, GOET, K, L, M and NY for providing online access, scanned images and other relevant information. We also extend our sincere thanks to the Head, Department of Botany, Gauhati University.

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DD: Conception of the problem, herbarium study, interpretation, data analysis, design of the research, preparation and writing of manuscript. ND: Application of ICN rules and regulations for typification and editing of the manuscript.

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Dey, D., Devi, N. Lectotypification of two recondite names in the genus Syzygium Gaertn. (Myrtaceae). Kew Bull 78, 397–403 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12225-023-10112-0

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