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Hellenia Retz., the correct name for Cheilocostus C.D.Specht (Costaceae).
In recent years numerous authors have suggested various generic placements for the Crape Ginger but still no valid available name has been published. I therefore give a short overview and make the necessary combinations.Govaerts, Rafaël
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Tiptoe through the tulips - cultural history, molecular phylogenetics and classification of Tulipa (Liliaceae).
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The big four of plant taxonomy – a comparison of global checklists of vascular plant names.
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New Developments and Future Vision of the Nomenclatural Database IPNI and the Taxonomic Database WCVP.
IPNI (International Plant Names Index) has been providing nomenclatural data in one form or another for the past 138 years. Over the past decade, great progress has been made in improving the data and making it accessible via a new website. We will be showcasing the new features that have...Govaerts, Rafaël ; Hartley, Helen ; Krieger, Jonathan ; Wrankmore, Emma
IPNI, Taxonomy, International Plant Names Index, WCVP, Nomenclature, Plant names, and World Checklist of Vascular Plants
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Magazine article
Going, going.
Govaerts, Rafaël
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Conference paper (published)
Demonstration of the New IPNI (International Plant Names Index) Registration System.
Registration systems have long been in place for names of plant cultivars, fungi, prokaryotes and animals, and more recently for algae (Müller et al. 2022). Yet, despite previous attempts, nothing has become established for vascular plants. The newly released International Plant Names Index (IPNI) registration system aims to address this....Wrankmore, Emma ; Krieger, Jonathan ; Govaerts, Rafaël ; Hartley, Helen
Vascular plant names, Data standards, Nomenclature, and International Plant Name Index
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Nomenclature notes: the joy of homonyms.
Govaerts, Rafaël
Nomenclature and Homonyms
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Global variation in diversification rate and species richness are unlinked in plants.
Species richness varies immensely around the world. Variation in the rate of diversification (speciation minus extinction) is often hypothesized to explain this pattern, while alternative explanations invoke time or ecological carrying capacities as drivers. Focusing on seed plants, the world’s most important engineers of terrestrial ecosystems, we investigated the role...Tietje, Melanie ; Antonelli, Alexandre ; Baker, William J. ; Govaerts, Rafaël ; Smith, Stephen A. …
Diversification, Biogeography, Biodiversity, Macroecology, and Plant diversity drivers
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Nomenclatural notes in Asian Zingiberaceae.
Govaerts, Rafaël
Zingiber, Nomenclature, Zingiberaceae, Asia, Globba, and Riedelia
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Global Plant Extinction Risk Assessment Inform Novel Biodiversity Hotspots [PREPRINT].
Curbing biodiversity loss and its impact on ecosystem services, resilience and Nature’s Contributions to People is one of the main challenges of our generation (IPBES, 2019b, 2019a; Secretariat of the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity, 2020). A global baseline assessment of the threat status of all of biodiversity is... -
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Synonymies in Ananas (Bromeliaceae).
To clarify the last pineapple classification, which only recognizes the tetraploid crownless A. macrodontes and the diploid A. comosus, with three cultivated and two wild botanical varieties, we re-establish A. comosus var. microstachys and revise ancient synonymies, underlining misinterpretations and distinguishing horticultural names from botanical names whenever possible.Coppens d'Eeckenbrugge, Geo ; Govaerts, Rafaël
Perú, French Guiana, Venezuela, Colombia, Bromeliaceae, Ananas, Monocots, Paraguay, and Brazil
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Typification of names and nomenclatural notes on juno irises (Iridaceae) from Western Asia, Western Europe, and North Africa.
Some juno irises that have been described from Western Asia, Western Europe, and North Africa are in need of typification. Twenty eight names of juno irises (22 species, 5 varieties, and 1 form) are here typified, or nomenclatural remarks are provided. In the western portion of the species range, juno...Boltenkov, Eugeny V. ; Govaerts, Rafaël
Juno irises, Nomenclature, Lectotype, Epitype, Neotype, Taxonomy, and Iris
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New combinations in Agave (Asparagaceae): A. amica, A. nanchititlensis, and A. quilae.
Phylogenetic studies of Agave Linnaeus (1753: 323) and related genera (Asparagaceae, Agavoideae) thus far published were based either on molecular (Bogler & Simpson 1996; Bogler et al. 2006; Good-Ávila et al. 2006; Scheinvar et al. 2017) or on morphological data (Hernández-Sandoval 1995; Tambutti in Eguiarte et al. 2006). Most studies...Thiede, Joachim ; Govaerts, Rafaël
New combination, Nomenclature, Agave, and Monocots
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Psychotria nilgherensis (Rubiaceae), a new combination replacing P. elongata.
The genus Grumilea was established by Gaertner (1788: 138, t. 28, f. 2) on the basis of a single species, G. nigra Gaertner from Sri Lanka. The genus was subsequently recognized and treated by a number of authors such as Candolle (1830: 495), Wight & Arnott (1834: 432), Miquel (1857:...Govaerts, Rafaël ; Chakrabarty, Tapas
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Trace Elements in Edible Flowers from Italy: Further Insights into Health Benefits and Risks to Consumers.
The use of edible flowers in cooking dates back to ancient times, but recently it is gaining success among the consumers, increasingly attentive to healthy and sustainable foods of high quality, without neglecting taste, flavour, and visual appeal. The present study aims to deepen the knowledge regarding the mineral composition...Drava, Giuliana ; Iobbi, Valeria ; Govaerts, Rafaël ; Minganti, Vincenzo ; Copetta, Andrea …
Edible flowers, Mineral composition, ICP OES, Metals, Italy, Toxic elements, and Essential elements
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Challenges of Integrating and Curating Nomenclatural and Taxonomic Data in the World Checklist of Vascular Plants.
The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP) is the Royal Botanic Gardens (RBG) Kew’s global names and taxonomy output. The underlying data sources, the International Plant Names Index (IPNI), the World Checklist of Selected Plant Families (WCSP), and the World Checklist of Selected Plant Families – in Review (WCSP –...Turner, Robert ; Govaerts, Rafaël
Nomenclature, Names, IPNI, World Checklist of Vascular Plants, and Taxonomy
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Uncovering Environmental Change in the English Lake District: Using Computational Techniques to Trace the Presence and Documentation of Historical Flora.
There is a lack of concrete knowledge about floristic change in Britain before the mid-20th century. Relevant evidence is available, but it is principally contained in disparate historical sources. In this article, we demonstrate how such sources can be efficiently collated and analysed through the implementation of state-of-the-art computational-linguistic and... -
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A Collective Effort to Update the Legume Checklist.
Taxonomic names are critical to the communication of biodiversity—they link data together whether it be distribution data, traits or phylogeny. Large taxonomic groups, such as many plant families, are globally distributed as is the taxonomic expertise of the family. A growing knowledge base requires collaboration to develop an up-to-date checklist...Le Roux, Marianne ; Döring, Markus ; Bruneau, Anne ; Miller, Joe ; Govaerts, Rafaël …
Checklists, Legumes, Leguminosae, and Taxonomy
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Mediterranean Subspecies versus Californian Varieties: An Example from Acmispon (Leguminosae, Loteae).
The tribe Loteae of the family Leguminosae has major centers of diversity in the Mediterranean Region and California. It is used here to illustrate different traditions of taxonomic interpretation of infraspecific variation among researchers in different continents. Recent accounts of European and Mediterranean taxa commonly make an emphasis on recognizing...Sokoloff, Dmitry D. ; Akulova-Barlow, Zoya V. ; Govaerts, Rafaël
Variety, Plant taxonomy, North America, Nomenclature, Hybridization, Subspecies, Species, Island endemism, Lotus, and Introgression
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Author correction: Areas of global importance for conserving terrestrial biodiversity, carbon and water.
Jung, Martin ; Arnell, Andy ; de Lamo, Xavier ; García-Rangel, Shaenandhoa ; Lewis, Matthew …
Macroecology, Biogeography, Environmental sciences, Ecosystem services, Corrigendum, and Hydrology
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High evolutionary and functional distinctiveness of endemic monocots in world islands.
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The World Checklist of Vascular Plants, a continuously updated resource for exploring global plant diversity.
The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP) is a comprehensive list of scientifically described plant species, compiled over four decades, from peer-reviewed literature, authoritative scientific databases, herbaria and observations, then reviewed by experts. It is a vital tool to facilitate plant diversity research, conservation and effective management, including sustainable use...Govaerts, Rafaël ; Nic Lughadha, Eimear ; Black, Nicholas ; Turner, Robert ; Paton, Alan
Biodiversity, Data publication and archiving, Plant ecology, and Classification and taxonomy
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A new combination in Cenchrus (Poaceae: Paniceae), with lectotypification of Panicum divisum.
The new combination, Cenchrus divisus (J.F. Gmelin) Verloove, Govaerts & Buttler, is proposed for the species widely known as Pennisetum divisum (J.F. Gmelin) Henrard, and a lectotype for Panicum divisum J.F. Gmelin is designated.Verloove, Filip ; Govaerts, Rafaël ; Buttler, Karl Peter
Nomenclature, Cenchrus, Pennisetum divisum, Lectotypification, Panicum divisum, Panicum, and Cenchrus divisus
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Extinction risk and threats to plants and fungi
Societal Impact Statement There is increasing awareness that plants and fungi, as natural solutions, can play an important role in tackling ongoing global environmental challenges. We illustrate how understanding current and projected threats to plants and fungi is necessary to manage and mitigate risks, while building awareness of gaps and... -
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Inequality in plant diversity knowledge and unrecorded plant extinctions: An example from the grasses of Madagascar
Societal impact statement Plants are essential for all life, providing the infrastructure and energy for our ecosystems. A recent report indicates that more than 500 plant species are already presumed extinct and many more could have been lost without anyone being aware, especially in species‐rich areas with high levels of... -
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New Guinea has the world’s richest island flora
New Guinea is the world’s largest tropical island and has fascinated naturalists for centuries. Home to some of the best-preserved ecosystems on the planet3 and to intact ecological gradients—from mangroves to tropical alpine grasslands—that are unmatched in the Asia-Pacific region4,5, it is a globally recognized centre of biological and cultural... -
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Nomenclatural notes on Iris haussknechtii (Iridaceae)
The nomenclatural notes, discussed in the present communication, are based on the revision of Iris Linnaeus (1753: 38) names described from Turkey, considering this genus in its wide sense (e.g., Dykes 1924, Mathew 1989, Güner 2012). Iris haussknechtii Bornm. ex Baker (1892: 4) is a species endemic to Turkey referred...Boltenkov, Eugeny ; Govaerts, Rafaël
Plant Science and Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics
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Nomenclatural changes in Coleus and Plectranthus (Lamiaceae): a tale of more than two genera
A synopsis of the genera Coleus Lour, Equilabium A.J.Paton, Mwany. & Culham and Plectranthus L’Hér. (Lamiaceae, Tribe Ocimeae, Subtribe Plecranthinae) is presented. Generic delimitation follows a recently published molecular phylogeny which identified Coleus as the sister of the remaining genera of Subtribe Plectranthinae; Plectranthus as sister to Tetradenia Benth. and...Paton, Alan ; Mwanyambo, Montfort ; Govaerts, Rafaël ; Smitha, Kokkaraniyil ; Suddee, Somran …
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Global dataset shows geography and life form predict modern plant extinction and rediscovery
Most people can name a mammal or bird that has become extinct in recent centuries, but few can name a recently extinct plant. We present a comprehensive, global analysis of modern extinction in plants. Almost 600 species have become extinct, at a higher rate than background extinction, but almost as many...Humphreys, Aelys ; Govaerts, Rafaël ; Ficinski, Sarah ; Nic Lughadha, Eimear ; Vorontsova, Maria S.