The subgeneric nomenclature for the herbaceous-stemmed Smilax species (Smilacaceae) of North America |
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Authors: | Robert L Wilbur |
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Institution: | (1) Department of Biology, Duke University, 27708 Durham, NC, U.S.A. |
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Abstract: | The several names and ranks given to the North American group ofSmilax with biovulate locules together with both herbaceous and nonprickly stems are listed chronologically and discussed nomenclaturally.
It is concluded that this group of approximately nine species should be known at the generic rank asNemexia Raf. or at the rank of subgenus asSmilax subgenusLuiste Raf. or at section rank asSmilax sectionNemexia (Raf.) A. DC. |
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Keywords: | Coprosmanthus Nemexia Smilax Smilacaeae biovulate carpels |
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