New Species Syndrome in Indian Pteridology and the ferns of Nepal. 1997. X, 404 p. gr8vo. Hardcover

This book tackles the major problem in modern pteridology, theincreasing practice of naming mistaken 'new species', etc. Aspects andorigins of the problem are discussed, followed by a comprehensive, annotated list of incorrect names given since Independence in 1947to pteridophytes occurring in the Indian subcontinent, showing whereerrors have been made and what are hoped to be the correct names.Includes careful and fully detailed taxonomic reasoning in relation togenera and species, identity of type - specimens, the application ofthe latest International Code of Botanical Nomenclature and theexistence of earlier names from various regions of Asia. Over 2000names are mentioned under 100 of the accepted genera and nearly 70important and necessary new names are given, or new taxa described.Many new records of less known Himalayan ferns are given, many of themrelating to Nepal. Detailed reference list and comprehensive index.