Nomenclatural notes and typification of three synonyms of Camellia (Theaceae).

ABSTRACT: All the known generic synonyms of Camellia are summarized with their types clarified. Camelliastrum and Desmitus are lectotypified and Salceda is neotypified. "Kailosocarpus" and "Parapiquetia" were not validly published, Theaphylla and Tsia are illegitimate replacement names for Thea, and Kemelia and Tsubaki are illegitimate replacement names for Camellia. Nomenclatural notes on Theopsis and its type are also provided.

SUBMITTER: Zhao D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8940829 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature