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