Lignophyta

[Paul Goetghebeur]

Dear Taxacomers,

During the preparation of a teaching session I came across the name
Lignophytes (progymnosperms + seed plants).
However no description nor characterisation nor synapomorphies were
accompanying that name.
I am interested in tracing back the origin of the name
- published by who ?  where ?
- in particular the "ligno" is something that is vexing me.
Your help in this matter is highly appreciated.

Best regards,
Paul Goetghebeur
Laboratory of Botany
Department of MSE Biology
University Gent
Ledeganckstraat 35
9000   Gent
Belgium

email :  paul.goetghebeur at rug.ac.be