Introduction
In biological works, particularly those dealing with taxonomy and nomenclature but also in ecological surveys, it is customary to cite the author of a scientific name at least the first time this is mentioned, so as (for example) to be clear which instance of a named taxon is being referred to, especially on account of the presence of homonyms of some names in biology (for example Ficus L., the fig tree genus, vs. Ficus Röding, 1798, a genus of molluscs). Rules and recommendations for author citations in botany are covered by Articles 46-50 of the International Code of Botanical Nomenclature (ICBN). As stated in Article 46 of the botanical Code, in botany it is normal to cite only the author of the taxon name as indicated in the published work, even though this may differ from the stated authorship of the publication itself.
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