Historical Background and Taxonomical Remarks of Verbascum salgirensis Soldano (Scrophulariaceae)

Authors : Ogün Demir, Burçin Çıngay, Evren Cabi

Pages : 29-34

Doi:10.26650/HT.2023.1597143

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Publication Date : 2024-12-23

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :This study reassesses the taxonomic and nomenclatural history of Verbascum salgirensis Soldano in Türkiye and adjacent regions, tracing the species’ name lineage back to its early misapplications under the illegitimate name V. spectabile M.Bieb. Drawing on extensive herbarium research, historical literature, and morphological data, we clarify the typification of V. salgirensis, designate a lectotype, and provide a comprehensive morphological description. Furthermore, our investigation reveals that V. spectabile var. isandrum Hub.-Mor., previously regarded as an infraspecific variant of V. spectabile, represents a distinct species. Accordingly, we propose the new combination and status Verbascum isandrum (Hub.-Mor.) Çıngay & Demir comb. et stat. nov.
Keywords : Verbascum, Scrophulariaceae, Lektotipifikasyon, Verbascum salgirensis, Verbascum isandrum