An overview of Astrocaryum (Bactridinae, Arecaceae) types from Brazil described by João Barbosa Rodrigues

• DOI: 10.11646/phytotaxa.675.3.1
• Publication Date: 2024-12-03T22:34:15Z
• Authors: GUSTAVO PEREIRA LIMA; GABRIELA AMORIM; EDUARDO BEZERRA D...
• Keywords: Arecaceae

João Barbosa Rodrigues, a renowned Brazilian botanist, spent years intensively studying Orchidaceae and Arecaceae oversaw two important institutions in Brazil: the Museu Botânico do Amazonas Jardim Rio de Janeiro. However, when it comes to his taxonomic studies, there are controversies about existence of specimens mentioned protologues new species. For example, for palm genus Astrocaryum, several issues have arisen regarding identifying designating nomenclatural types species he described. Different researchers presumed that entire collection was destroyed after closed due natural disasters, affected collections city Thus, this study we investigated names Astrocaryum described by Rodrigues. We conducted comprehensive investigation Rodrigues’ works determine origin current location possible associated with Additionally, reviewed designations proposed Jan Wessels Boer Sidney Glassman these previous century. Based on our thorough search, confirmed absence Furthermore, substantiated typifications made Glassman, which were based illustrations Our findings confirm assignment six lectotypes twelve neotypes Shenzhen Code.