Lectotypification of names in Parkia R.Br. (Leguminosae: Caesalpinioideae, mimosoid clade) for Africa and Madagascar

Summary Ten specific names plus those of three varieties, which refer to the four currently recognised species Parkia in Africa and Madagascar ( P. bicolor A.Chev. , biglobosa (Jacq.) R.Br. ex G.Don filicoidea Welw. Oliv., madagascariensis R.Vig.), are listed. Their types enumerated with lectotypes indicated where necessary a few cases, second-step lectotypification is made. Two further invalid illegitimate respectively. tables summarise synonymy these according major flora treatments revisions genus. Connections between botanist Robert Brown, who established genus explorer Mungo Park, after whom Brown named it, described briefly.