Herbarium material does not, indeed, allow one to extrapolate safely: what you see is what you get; what you get is classical alpha-taxonomy which is, very largely and for sound reasons, in disrepute today.
the state of being held in low esteem; "your actions will bring discredit to your name"; "because of the scandal the school has fallen into disrepute
If something is brought into disrepute or falls into disrepute, it loses its good reputation, because it is connected with activities that people do not approve of. Such people bring our profession into disrepute. a situation in which people no longer admire or trust someone or something
the state of being held in low esteem; "your actions will bring discredit to your name"; "because of the scandal the school has fallen into disrepute"