Title: (050) Proposal to amend the definition of “synonym” in the Glossary
Abstract:Each of two or more names that apply to the same taxon are synonymous to one another. One of them may or may not be a correct name for that taxon. In our opinion, this is not clearly reflected in the ...Each of two or more names that apply to the same taxon are synonymous to one another. One of them may or may not be a correct name for that taxon. In our opinion, this is not clearly reflected in the definition of “synonym” in the Glossary of the Shenzhen Code (Turland & al. in Regnum Veg. 159. 2018). The Glossary merely reflects what is in the body of the Code (see Preface, p. xxii), where the term synonym is currently used to mean one of two or more names that apply to the same taxon; but a synonym may or may not be a correct name for that taxon. Hence, we propose the following amendment. “synonym. [Not defined] – one of two or more names that apply to the same taxon. It may or may not be a correct name for that taxon (see heterotypic synonym, homotypic synonym).” We thank Dr. A.A. Mao, Director, Botanical Survey of India (BSI), and Dr. R.K. Gupta, Scientist “E” and Head of the Office, Central National Herbarium, BSI, for providing facilities. We also thank Nicholas J. Turland for explanation and both Nicholas J. Turland and Dr. John H. Wiersema for refining the manuscript.Read More