SYNONYMY

In scientific nomenclature, synonymy refers to the existence of more than one name for one taxon. Usage and terminology are different for zoology and botany

Some examples, currently accepted name last:

• Acanthocalycium aurantiacum Rausch - 1968
  • Echinopsis aurantiaca (Rausch) Friedrich & G.D.Rowley - 1974
  • Lobivia thionantha var. aurantiaca (Rausch) Rausch - 1987, a popular small cactus

• Buxus chinensis Link 1836
  • Simmondsia californica Nutt.
  • Simmondsia chinensis (Link) C.K.Schneid., the Jojoba

• Pelecanus minor Gmelin 1789
  • Fregata minor (Gmelin, 1789), the Great Frigatebird