(047) Proposal to add a new paragraph with a new Example to Recommendation 50D

Abstract

There is no instruction in the Shenzhen Code (Turland & al. in Regnum Veg. 159. 2018) regarding citation of a heterotypic name as a synonym for the first time. Hence, we propose the following under General Recommendations on Citation, Rec. 50D. “50D.2. In the citation of a name as a heterotypic synonym for the first time, its status should be indicated by adding the words “synonymum novum” or “syn. nov.”.” “Ex. 2. Bhattacharjee (in Candollea 67: 32. 2012) cited Cheirostylis seidenfadeniana C. S. Kumar & F. N. Rasm. (in Nordic J. Bot. 7: 409. 1987) as “syn. nov.” indicating that it was newly considered as a heterotypic synonym of Cheirostylis parvifolia Lindl. (in Edwards's Bot. Reg. 25(Misc.): 19. 1839).” We are thankful to the Director, Botanical Survey of India (BSI), and Scientist “E” and Head of the Office, Central National Herbarium, BSI, for providing facilities. We also thank Nicholas J. Turland for refining the manuscript.