World checklist ofGeraniumL. ( Geraniaceae )

[摘要] A checklist of the genusGeraniumL. ( Geraniaceae ) is presented. Four hundred and twenty three species are recognized in 3 subgenera and 18 sections. Our classification differs from Yeo's only in some aspects of subg.ErodioideaandGeranium . SectionBrasiliensiais included in subg.Erodioidea , and sect.Neurophyllodes ,ParamensiaandAzorelloidain subg.Geranium . SectionAzorelloidais proposed as an avowed substitute (nom. nov.) for sect.PetraeaR. Knuth, nom. illeg. G.collaeis proposed as avowed substitute (nom. nov.) for G.intermediumColla, nom. illeg. An identification key to subgenera and sections is presented. A thorough revision of available names in the genus, and a review of their nomenclatural status were carried out. Correct name, place of publication and distribution are given for each species. Geographical distributions are given at region and botanical country leveis following the International Working Group on Taxonomic Databases (TDWG) standard. When possible, selected references with relevant information are also included.

[学科分类] 植物学

[关键词] Geranium;Geraniaceae;geographical distribution;checklist;sectional classification;nomenclature