Abstract
The nomenclatural problems of Salix suchowensis have been addressed by different authors with varying opinions. However, these efforts were flawed by a lack of observation of relevant specimens. Accordingly, we carefully checked relevant publications and specimens both through internet databases and herbarium visits. Here, we thoroughly review the nomenclatural history of Salix suchowensis in light of the new definition of a gathering in the Shenzhen Code. We conclude that this name was validly published in the original publication in 1963. Furthermore, a lectotype is designated for the precise application of the name. We hope this article will offer guidance for interpreting similar cases.
Highlights
Salix L. (Salicaceae) is variably estimated to include 350–520 species, which are widely distributed in temperate and boreal regions of the Northern Hemisphere with a few species in Africa and South America (Fang et al 1999; Brummitt 2007; Argus et al 2010)
S. suchowensis was validly published with the citation of a single gathering (Art. 40.2 of the Code; Turland et al 2018) and is properly attributed to W.C
Since observation of herbarium material has increased the range of variation in some morphological characters beyond that reported by Fang et al (1999), an updated description and notes on habitat and phenology are provided
Summary
Belyaeva | Received 11 June 2019 | Accepted 13 August 2019 | Published 2 September 2019 Citation: He L, Liao S, Applequist W, Chen S (2019) The valid publication of Salix suchowensis (Salicaceae).
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