Additional taxonomic and nomenclatural notes on New Caledonian Eugenia (Myrtaceae)

Ongoing taxonomic studies on Eugenia L. (Myrtaceae) in New Caledonia revealed a number of taxonomic and nomenclatural issues in need of clarification. A new synonymy is proposed: Schizocalyx neocaledonica Brongn. & Gris is reduced to synonymy under Eugenia ovigera Brongn. & Gris. A new name E. pubiflora N. Snow & Callm. is proposed for the illegitimate name E. calycorectoides Guillaumin. Lectotypes are proposed for 15 names: E. bullata Pancher ex Guillaumin, E. daenikeri Guillaumin, E. ericoides Guillaumin, E. horizontalis Panther ex Brongn. & Gris, E. huerlimannii Guillaumin, E. kaalensis Guillaumin, E. littoralis Pancher ex Brongn. & Gris, E. littoralis var. deplanchei Brongn. & Gris, E. magnifica Brongn. & Gris, E. paludosa Panther ex Brongn. & Gris, E. stricta Pancher ex Brongn. & Gris, Jambosa canalensis Guillaumin, Myrtus poimbailensis Guillaumin, Schizocalyx neocaledonica Brongn. & Gris, and Xanthomyrtus pergracilis Diels. A neotype is also designated for Eugenia gacognei Montrouz.

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Ongoing taxonomic studies on Eugenia L. in New Caledonia have identified several taxonomic and nomenclatural issues that require clarification. This study proposes a new synonym and new names for certain species, as well as designates lectotypes and a neotype for several taxa.