On the nomenclature of some high-rank syntaxa of European forest vegetation

Wolfgang Willner; Jean-Paul Theurillat; Jens Pallas; Ladislav Mucina

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On the nomenclature of some high-rank syntaxa of European forest vegetation

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On the nomenclature of some high-rank syntaxa of European forest vegetation

Wolfgang Willner, Jean-Paul Theurillat, Jens Pallas and Ladislav Mucina

Phytocoenologia, Vol.45(1-2), pp.175-181

2015

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Ecology

Environmental Sciences & Ecology

Life Sciences & Biomedicine

Plant Sciences

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We present a detailed nomenclatural analysis of the class names Carpino-Fagetea, Querco-Fagetea, Quercetea robori-sessiliflorae, Quercetea ilicis and Vaccinio-Piceetea. The current literature presents contradictory opinions about the legitimacy and correct author citation of these names, often motivated by deviating interpretations of the International Code of Phytosociological Nomenclature. This primarily concerns the provisions of Articles 2b, 3j, 3m and 35 which can be interpreted in quite different ways, leading to divergent conclusions on the validity and legitimacy of a name. Thus, the problems discussed in this paper are of general relevance for phytosociological nomenclature, highlighting the need for amendments and clarifications to be implemented in the next edition of the Code. Moreover, we suggest establishing a formal procedure to request a binding decision on specific cases to stabilise the interpretation of the Code.

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Title: On the nomenclature of some high-rank syntaxa of European forest vegetation
Authors/Creators: Wolfgang Willner - VINCA, A-1090 Vienna, Austria
Jean-Paul Theurillat - Ctr Alpien Phytogeog Fdn JM Aubert, CH-1938 Champex Lac, Switzerland
Jens Pallas
Ladislav Mucina - Univ Western Australia, Sch Plant Biol, Iluka Chair Vegetat Sci & Biogeog, Perth, WA 6009, Australia
Publication Details: Phytocoenologia, Vol.45(1-2), pp.175-181
Publisher: Gebruder Borntraeger
Number of pages: 7
Identifiers: 991005579930807891
Copyright: © 2015 Gebrüder Borntraeger
Murdoch Affiliation: Centre for Terrestrial Ecosystem Science and Sustainability
Language: English
Resource Type: Journal article

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Collaboration types: Domestic collaboration; International collaboration
Citation topics: 3 Agriculture, Environment & Ecology; 3.40 Forestry; 3.40.86 Plant Communities
Web Of Science research areas: Ecology; Plant Sciences
ESI research areas: Plant & Animal Science