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Issue: Vol. 754 No. 3: 6 May 2026
Type: Article
Published: 2026-05-06
DOI: 10.11646/phytotaxa.754.3.3
Page range: 283-293
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Nomenclatural conspectus of Paepalanthus ser. Dimeri (Eriocaulaceae)

Departamento de Botânica, Museu Nacional, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Horto Botânico, Quinta da Boa Vista, s.n., 20940-040, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, Brazil
Departamento de Botânica, Museu Nacional, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Horto Botânico, Quinta da Boa Vista, s.n., 20940-040, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, Brazil
Departamento de Botânica, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Av. Carlos Chagas Filho 373, Cidade Universitária, 21941-590, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, Brazil
Dimeranthus Nomenclature Paepalanthoideae Monocots

Abstract

Paepalanthus (Eriocaulaceae) is a megadiverse Neotropical genus with many nomenclatural and taxonomic problems. Adjustments are therefore required to improve the taxonomy of the genus and clarify species’ morphological boundaries. Based on the literature and analysis of relevant specimens, we present a strictly nomenclatural survey of the 21 names included in Paepalanthus ser. Dimeri considering a detailed historical perspective. We propose four lectotypes, one second-step lectotype, and point out four illegitimate names and one nomen nudum, in addition to providing two type citation corrections.

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How to Cite

Picanço, W., Gonçalves-Esteves, V. & Trovó, M. (2026) Nomenclatural conspectus of Paepalanthus ser. Dimeri (Eriocaulaceae). Phytotaxa 754 (3): 283–293. https://doi.org/10.11646/phytotaxa.754.3.3