Lectotypification of Rhododendron sikkimensis nom. nov (syn. Rhododendron sikkimense)

Abstract

Rhododendron sikkimense Pradhan and Lachungpa is one of reported species from Sikkim. As per the protologue, its type specimen is unavailable both in CAL and Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh. The scrutiny of literature revealed that the species is restricted to Sikkim. For the valid publication, the lectotype is designated here and proposed as Rhododendron sikkimensis nom. nov. (syn. Rhododendron sikkimense Pradhan and Lachungpa) to specify the geographical location, Sikkim (Article 39, ICBN, Tokyo Code) for taxonomic purposes. The choice of lectotype is discussed and provided.