I read the entire essay back on the 24th and came to the opposite conclusion and an understanding of why this species was lectotypified. He is still living. I'm sure your conjecture could be tested. These are his Titles and expertise,
Perhaps he would respond to your concerns.
Robert Kral
Professor Emeritus, Department of Biological Sciences, Vanderbilt University; Director/Curator of Vanderbilt University Herbarium [VDB] at Botanical Research Institute of Texas
Research: Flora of Alabama, central Tennessee, and southeastern U.S.; Xyridaceae; Cyperaceae.
