Notes on Brazilian Pachira (Malvaceae, Bombacoideae) II: Additional typifications and new synonymies

Notes on Brazilian Pachira (Malvaceae, Bombacoideae) II: Additional typifications and new synonymies

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The typification and status of the names of 14 species of Pachira (Malvaceae: Bombacoideae) found in Brazil are Fryer discussed, including type material from Brazil, the Guianas, Colombia, Venezuela, and cultivated in Algeria.We designate 11 lectotypes, three neotypes, and four epitypes for these names.Six names are newly considered to be Left Hand Swing synonyms of the species accepted here.

The results support a forthcoming taxonomic treatment of Pachira for the Flora of Brazil.