Table 4 Summary of the number of accepted genera, species, subspecies and varieties, and synonyms, excluding unplaced taxa.

From: An expert curated global legume checklist improves the accuracy of occurrence, biodiversity and taxonomic data

 

2020

2021

Difference

Genera

770

772

2

Species

22441

22360

81

Subspecies

1697

2087

390

Varieties

2540

3047

507

Forms

21

18

3

Synonyms

56824

58069

1245

Total

  

2228

  1. These differences in total numbers of accepted taxa and synonyms were recorded in the checklist (Supplementary Table 1) that was circulated for evaluation by contributors (taxon experts) in 2020. The updated version (WCVP: Fabaceae checklist7) was published in 2021. The difference in numbers for each category and the total number of differences recorded are listed.
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