Creasea

Creasea is a scientific name that has appeared in taxonomic literature as a proposed genus designation. The usage of the name has varied, and there is no broad consensus that Creasea represents a currently valid genus in modern classifications. In practice, Creasea is encountered mainly as a potentially historical or disputed designation rather than as an accepted taxon.

Taxonomic status. Major taxonomic databases do not consistently list Creasea as an accepted genus. In some treatments it is regarded as a synonym of another genus; in others it may be recorded as a rejected or invalid name pending formal description. Because the name has appeared in limited or older sources, its application is considered ambiguous and subject to revision.

Verification. When Creasea appears in a citation, researchers should consult primary taxonomic literature and reputable databases such as IPNI (International Plant Names Index) for plants, Tropicos, Index Fungorum for fungi, ZooBank or NCBI Taxonomy for broader contexts, and the relevant zoological or botanical codes. Checking the original publication, author, date, and any type material (if provided) helps clarify its status and scope.

Etymology and usage. The origin of the name Creasea is not widely documented in accessible sources. If used in a current study, the context should indicate whether it refers to a plant, fungus, or other group, and whether it is considered accepted, synonymous, or unresolved.

See also: taxonomy, botanical nomenclature, zoological nomenclature, synonym.