Abstract
A contribution to the nomenclature of Centaurea reichenbachii DC. and its synonyms is presented. The lectotype selected for the name C. reichenbachii is kept at G (G-DC). The synonyms C. calvescens Pančić, C. reichenbachioides Schur ex Hayek, and C. dacica Borza are also discussed. The designated lectotypes for these three heterotypic synonyms are preserved at WU, GOET, and BM, respectively. The selected lectotypes are in accordance with the current application and usage of the names.