The orthographic significance of the Latin name for the “Norfolk Island Hibiscus” (Malvaceae)

David J. Mabberley*

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    Abstract

    A consideration of the naming of Hibiscus patersonius (Malvaceae) and similar names leads to the conclusion that such adjectival forms in specific epithets are in accordance with Classical Latin and that their “correction” to other adjectival forms or the genitive form of nouns is disruptive in botanical Latin.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)792-793
    Number of pages2
    JournalTaxon
    Volume67
    Issue number4
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - Aug 2018

    Keywords

    • adjectival epithets
    • Cephalotaxus
    • Lagunaria
    • orthography

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