International Code of Botanical Nomenclature

(Tokyo Code), Electronic version


CHAPTER V. REJECTION OF NAMES

Article 57

57.1. A name that has been widely and persistently used for a taxon or taxa not including its type is not to be used in a sense that conflicts with current usage unless and until a proposal to deal with it under Art. 14.1 or 56.1 has been submitted and rejected.


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