Typification of two names in the genus Punica L. (Lythraceae)

Abstract

The typification of the names Punica nana L. and Punica protopunica Balf. f. is discussed. The Linnaean name is neotypified using a modern and complete specimen kept at VAL (Herbarium of the Botanical Garden of the University of Valencia). The name Punica protopunica is lectotypifed from an original specimen collected by Schweinfurth in Socotra and preserved at K (Kew Herbarium).