It's true that the "var. autonyms" are being phased out in most cases, and this probably will happen with H. fulva var. fulva in the near future. When it does, we'll make the appropiate changes. ITIS is a reliable source in most cases, but the dates of information have to be considered. The latest information cited on the ITIS page dates back to 2010. The CoL updates much more frequently and cites a 2014 source on its H. fulva var. fulva page.
