NOMENCLATURAL CHANGES IN SETARIA AND PASPALIDIUM (POACEAE: PANICEAE)

A historical perspective and discussion of the generic relationships is presented for Paspalidium and Setaria. It is concluded that species of Paspalidium are best treated as Setaria. A list of accepted taxa previously placed in Paspalidium is given. Nineteen new combinations (Setaria albovillosa, S...

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Published in:SIDA, contributions to botany contributions to botany, 1995-08, Vol.16 (3), p.439-446
Main Author: WEBSTER, ROBERT D.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Arid grasslands
Genera
Grasses
Herbs
Holotypes
Inflorescences
Isotypes
Shrublands
Spikelets
Woodlands
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Summary:A historical perspective and discussion of the generic relationships is presented for Paspalidium and Setaria. It is concluded that species of Paspalidium are best treated as Setaria. A list of accepted taxa previously placed in Paspalidium is given. Nineteen new combinations (Setaria albovillosa, S. aversa, S. basiclada, S. démentit, S. constricta, S. criniformis, S. gausa, S. globoidea, S. spartela, S. grandispiculata, S. inaequalis, S. jubiflora, S. paludivaga, S. rara, S. reflexa, S. retiglumis, S. scabrifolia, S. tabulata, S. uda) and one new name (Setaria brigalow) are proposed. Se presenta una perspectiva histórica y una discusión de las relaciones genéricas de Paspalidium y Setaria. Se concluye que las especies de Paspalidium están mejor tratadas en Setaria. Se ofrece una lista de los taxa aceptados colocados previamente en Paspalidium. Se proponen diez y nueve combinaciones nuevas (Setaria albovillosa, S. aversa, S. basiclada, S. clementii, S. constricta, C. criniformis, S. gausa, S. globoidea, S. spartela, S. grandispiculata, S. inaequalis, S. jubiflora, S. paludivaga, S. rara, S. reflexa, S. retiglumis, S. scabrifolia, S. tabulata, S. uda) y un nombre nuevo (Setaria brigalow).
ISSN:0036-1488
2334-3273