On the reinstatement of R. samoensis and R. brevistyla in East Pacific red mangroves (Rhizophora, Rhizophoraceae)

On the basis of previously presented molecular studies, Rhizophora samoensis (Hochr.) Salvoza and R. brevistyla Salvoza (Rhizophoraceae) are here reinstated as valid names for the Eastern Pacific red mangroves. The identical meaning of vernacular names of R. samoensis from Samoa and coastal Ecuador...

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Published in:Revista Científica de Ciencias Naturales y Ambientales
Main Authors: Xavier Cornejo, Carmita Bonifaz
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidad de Guayaquil 2023-12-01
Subjects:
lectotype
mangal
pacific ocean
transoceanic
vernacular names
Online Access:https://revistas.ug.edu.ec/index.php/cna/article/view/2635
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Summary:On the basis of previously presented molecular studies, Rhizophora samoensis (Hochr.) Salvoza and R. brevistyla Salvoza (Rhizophoraceae) are here reinstated as valid names for the Eastern Pacific red mangroves. The identical meaning of vernacular names of R. samoensis from Samoa and coastal Ecuador is here reported for first time. The lectotype of the basionym Rhizophora mangle var. samoensis is designated.
ISSN:1390-8413
2773-7772

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