The need to change Article 8.3 of the Code

Abstract

SummaryBarrie, F. R., Jarvis, C. E. & Reveal, J. L.: The need to change Article 8.3 of the Code. — Taxon 41: 508–512. 1992. — ISSN 0040‐0262.Art. 8.3 was added to the International code of botanical nomenclature at the Berlin Congress to establish the minimum requirements for the formal designation of a lectotype or neotype and to invalidate the practice of residual typification. Although it effectively stabilizes generic typifications, the wording of Art. 8.3 forces the acceptance of any use of the term “type” or its equivalent to be an effective lectotypification or neotypification and this can have unforeseen, destabilizing consequences for species and infraspecific names.