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The authors have considered all the Linnaean names in Scabiosa, proposing 13 new typifications (10 lectotypes, 2 neotypes, and noting 1 automatic typification). The designation of S. columbaria as the type of Scabiosa is recognized as attributable to Rafinesque. A previous synonymization (Scabiosa pterocephala L.) is discussed. Several elements believed to belong to the original material employed by Linnaeus were actually added to his herbarium after publication of the relevant protologues. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The lectotypification of four Linnaean names in the genus Scabiosa (Dipsacaceae): S. alpina (≡ Cephalaria alpina), S. arvensis (≡ Knautia arvensis), S. leucantha (≡ Cephalaria leucantha) and S. succisa (≡ Succisa pratensis) is discussed. The designation of the nomenclatural type is based on the consultation of Linnaeus's original material and the literature cited in the respective protologues. The names are lectotypified using specimens from Linnaeus, Burser and Clifford herbaria. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Recognizes the new name of Scabiosa semipapposa to Scabiosa Galianoi Devesa in Africa. Characteristics of the species; Difference between Scabiosa galianoi and Moroccan plants; Ecology and distribution of Scabiosa.