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9 June 2011 The contribution of Johann Friedrich Klotzsch to the taxonomy of Croton (Euphorbiaceae) and associated genera
Benjamin W. Van Ee
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Abstract

The contribution of J. F. Klotzsch to Croton taxonomy is summarised through a review of the original literature, an examination of specimens and taxonomic decisions. The currently accepted names are given for Klotzsch's taxa associated with Croton. The new combinations Astraea comosa and A. jatropha are made. Lectotypes are designated for C. comosus, C. comosus var. major, C. comosus var. minor, C. compressus, C. essequiboensis, C. hircinus, C. jatropha, C. leucadenius, C. lobatus, C. multispicatus, C. muricatus, C. sphaerogynus, C. tricolor and Lasiogyne brasiliensis. Neotypes are designated for Argyrodendron bicolor and Cleodora sellowiana. Epitypes are designated for Croton hircinus and C. multispicatus.

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Benjamin W. Van Ee "The contribution of Johann Friedrich Klotzsch to the taxonomy of Croton (Euphorbiaceae) and associated genera," Willdenowia 41(1), 15-33, (9 June 2011). https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.41.41102
Published: 9 June 2011
KEYWORDS
Astraea
botanical nomenclature
synonyms
Typification
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