Contains 2 accepted taxa overall.
Characteristics
Classification
Citation
ZINNIA Linnaeus, Syst. Nat., ed. 10. 1189, 1221, 1377. 1759, nom. cons. vs. Crassina Scepin 1758, et vs. Lepia Hill 1759.
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TYPE: Zinnia peruviana (Linnaeus) Linnaeus (Chrysogonum peruvianum Linnaeus)
Species
| Scientific Name | Common Name | Herbarium Specimens | Status | Photos |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinnia elegans | ELEGANT ZINNIA | Not Native | ||
| Zinnia peruviana | PERUVIAN ZINNIA | Not Native |
Identification Key
1. Involucre hemispheric; paleae with a strongly differentiated, fimbriate apex; pappus awnless; cypselae cartilaginous-winged
1. Involucre subcylindric to campanulate; paleae with a weakly differentiated, erose to subentire apex; pappus of disk flowers with a prominent awn; cypselae wingless
Genus Synonyms
| Synonym | Full Citation | Basionym | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anaitis | Anaitis de Candolle, Prodr. 5: 628. 1836. | TYPE: Anaitis acapulcensis de Candolle | |
| Crassina | Crassina Scepin, Acid. Veg. 42. 1758, nom. rej. vs. Zinnia Linnaeus 1759. | TYPE: = Zinnia Linnaeus 1759. | |
| Diplothrix | Diplothrix de Candolle, Prodr. 5: 611. 1836. | TYPE: Non designatus. | |
| Lepia | Lepia Hill, Exot. Bot. 29: 1759, nom. rej. vs. Zinnia Linnaeus 1759. | TYPE: Non designatus. | |
| Mendezia | Mendezia de Candolle, Prodr. 5: 532. 1836. | TYPE: Mendezia bicolor de Candolle |