Elodea densa (Planch.) Casp.

NZOR Identifier: 7fc712d7-c2cb-4d90-98d4-bac801523137

Status

Synonym of Egeria densa Planch. (NZOR Concept Id 2337cf16-8eaa-490f-bd63-6f2c65c60b34)

Classification

superkingdom
Eukaryota
kingdom
Plantae
phylum
Tracheophyta
subphylum
Spermatophytina
class
Magnoliopsida
order
Alismatales
family
Hydrocharitaceae
genus
Elodea
species
Elodea densa (Planch.) Casp.

Providers

Scientific Name

Authority
(Planch.) Casp.
Rank
species
Basionym
Egeria densa Planch.
Nomenclatural Comment
We are aware that POWO is currently using the name Elodea densa. According to their website, this choice follows a 2021 Spanish publication on alien species (https://dx.doi.org/10.5209/bocm.75354 ). However, this seems like an unusual source to base such a taxonomic decision on, particularly as the paper provides no supporting rationale for the change. For our purposes, we prefer to continue using Egeria densa, as this remains the more widely recognised and familiar name within the scientific community, especially in New Zealand. It is also the name adopted in most floras, databases, and management plans, which ensures consistency and helps to avoid unnecessary confusion.
Governing Code
ICBN
Is Recombination
No

Taxon Concept

NZOR Concept Id
23278f69-7350-4a20-9285-d343e29508a5
According to
NZFLORA (2012-) New Zealand Plant Names - Name based concepts
Has Parent
Elodea (In use by NZOR)
Preferred Name
Egeria densa Planch. (In use by NZOR) }

No subordinate taxa

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