Six New Combinations and a New Name in Gagea sensu lato (Liliaceae) with Lectotypification

Abstract

The present study deals with the transfer of seven names of Lloydia Salisb. ex Rchb. into Gagea Salisb. Recent molecular phylogenetic studies support grouping of Gagea and Lloydia into Gagea sensu lato. A revised generic classification was proposed for Gagea and the species previously described within Lloydia were transferred to Gagea. However, few Himalayan species of Lloydia were left out in this consideration. Hence, six new combinations and a new name are proposed here. Types are designated as required.