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Issue: Vol. 763 No. 1: 18 Jun. 2026
Type: Article
Published: 2026-06-18
DOI: 10.11646/phytotaxa.763.1.3
Page range: 27-40
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Typification of the name Fimbristylis argentea (≡ Scirpus argenteus, Cyperaceae) and notes on its synonyms and reproductive morphology

Taxonomy and Biosystematics Laboratory; Department of Botany; The University of Burdwan; Golapbag 713104; West Bengal; India
Taxonomy and Biosystematics Laboratory; Department of Botany; The University of Burdwan; Golapbag 713104; West Bengal; India
Taxonomy and Biosystematics Laboratory; Department of Botany; The University of Burdwan; Golapbag 713104; West Bengal; India
Monocots Heterotypic synonyms Koenig Malabar Coast Rottboll Scirpus monander Rottboll

Abstract

Fimbristylis argentea (Rottboll) Vahl (≡ Scirpus argenteus Rottboll) is here lectotypified together with their synonyms using Koenig’s collections. The holotype is also mentioned when applicable. Both the vegetative and reproductive morphology of the species are discussed and compared with recent field collections. Notes are also provided on the typification of other heterotypic synonyms of the species and male reproductive characters.

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How to Cite

Majumder, S., Rajak, P. & Ghosh, A. (2026) Typification of the name Fimbristylis argentea (≡ Scirpus argenteus, Cyperaceae) and notes on its synonyms and reproductive morphology. Phytotaxa 763 (1): 27–40. https://doi.org/10.11646/phytotaxa.763.1.3