Nomenclatural notes on Varronia (Boraginaceae s.l.) in Brazil

Abstract

Abstract Typifications and new combinations are provided for Boraginaceae s.l. from Brazil in advance of the List of Species of the Brazilian Flora. Varronia leucomalla (Taub.) Borhidi is lectotypified, and is presented Varronia mayoi (Taroda) M. Stapf is presented as a new combination. Additionally, the identity of Varronia glandulosa (Fresen.) Borhidi and Varronia striata (Fresen.) Borhidi is discussed, and the names for these species are reestablished.

Keywords

• Cordia
• typification
• new combination