Lectotypification of the Names of Two Asclepiads: Dischidia bengalensis and Telosma pallida (Marsdenieae, Asclepiadoideae, Apocynaceae)

Gitartha Saikia; Nilakshee Devi

doi:10.1002/fedr.70101

April 20, 2026Feddes Repertorium

Lectotypification of the Names of Two Asclepiads: Dischidia bengalensis and Telosma pallida (Marsdenieae, Asclepiadoideae, Apocynaceae)

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This research aims to designate lectotypes for the species Dischidia bengalensis and Telosma pallida to ensure correct identification.
Conducted nomenclatural scrutiny of historical botanical documents.
Designated lectotypes for two asclepiad taxa based on findings.
Successfully completed the lectotypification for Dischidia bengalensis.
Successfully completed the lectotypification for Telosma pallida.

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Lectotypification clarifies species names in Asclepiadeae, suggesting improved taxonomy.

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Lectotypes for two names of the asclepiad taxa Dischidia bengalensis and Telosma pallida are designated here based on the detailed nomenclatural scrutiny.

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Saikia et al. (2026) studied this question.

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