Adding new taxon species by using only POWO

[centaur]

My question is: By either flagging or requesting to add a new species to iNaturalist, is relying solely on POWO accepted names in line with iNaturalist guidelines?

I ask because I am not familiar with the accepted species process, but I do know that iNaturalist works with POWO on which species it considers accepted.

Thank you.

[kevinfaccenda]

@centaur

is relying solely on POWO accepted names in line with iNaturalist guidelines?

Yes it is.

[keirmorse]

Yes and no. There are many deviations from POWO for many reasons. Here is one of many discussions on it.

[centaur]

I guess i will relay on POWO, changes are always being made