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RESEARCH LITERATURE

The Research Literature database was created and funded by the Florida Wildflower Foundation. Use the search features below to find scientific articles on native wildflowers that are commercially available or used in restoration projects.

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Lectotypification of Clematis virginiana L (Ranunculaceae)

Author(s): F. B. Essig and C. E. Jarvis

Month: May
Year: 1989

Journal: Taxon
Volume: 38
Issue: 2
Pages: 271-277

Article Topic(s): Taxonomy
Research Setting(s): Laboratory

Species Referenced: Clematis virginiana (Devil's darning needles),

Abstract

Discusses the taxonomy and botanical description of Clematis virginiana, and assigns a specimen in the Linnaean Herbarium at Uppsala as the lectotype for this species. A lectotype is a formally named specimen that serves as a reference for identifying a species.

Suggested Citation

F. B. Essig and C. E. Jarvis. "Lectotypification of Clematis virginiana L (Ranunculaceae)." Taxon 38.2 (1989): 271-277.

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