The discovery, naming and typification ofChenopodium quinoa(Chenopodiaceae)

Abstract Lack H. W. & Fuentes S.: The discovery, naming and typification of Chenopodium quinoa (Chenopodiaceae). — Willdenowia 43: 143–149. June 2013. — Online ISSN 1868-6397; © 2013 BGBM Berlin-Dahlem.. Stable URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.3372/wi.43.43117 Willdenow published the name Chenopodium quinoa basing it on a living specimen cultivated in Berlin. Herbarium specimens collected by Humboldt and Bonpland in South America were acquired by Willdenow only later. The discovery of this species by Europeans, its first naming by Feuillee, and the early collections brought back by the expedition lead by Ruiz are discussed. In addition a lectotype is chosen for C. quinoa.