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March 1, 2024Open Access

Redefining the megagenus Erica L. (Ericaceae): the contributions of E. G. H. Oliver and I. M. Oliver (ne Nitzsche) to taxonomy and nomenclature

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ENE. Charles NelsonAustralian National UniversityMPMichael D. PirieUniversity of BergenDBDirk U. BellstedtStellenbosch University

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Review reveals the consolidation of 72 historical genera into the megagenus Erica in South Africa, highlighting Ted and Inge Oliver's pivotal taxonomy.

Key Points

  • The inclusive circumscription of the megagenus Erica consolidates diverse African species into 851 recognized taxa, establishing an uncontroversial modern classification.
  • Across 72 historical genera, species were progressively merged into Erica from 1964 onward through extensive field descriptions in the Cape Floristic Region.
  • Historical review of generic delimitation in Ericaceae synthesizes six decades of literature, highlighting how revised taxonomy clarifies Cape Floristic Region biodiversity.

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Nelson et al. (2024) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68e764abb6db6435876da938https://doi.org/10.3897/arphapreprints.e121861
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