Contains 2 accepted taxa overall.
Characteristics
Classification
Citation
AYENIA Linnaeus, Kongl. Svenska Vetensk. Acad. Handl. 17: 24. 1756.
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TYPE: Ayenia pusilla Linnaeus
Species
| Scientific Name | Common Name | Herbarium Specimens | Status | Photos |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ayenia euphrasiifolia | EYEBRIGHT AYENIA | Native | ||
| Ayenia insulicola | DWARF AYENIA | Not Native |
Identification Key
1. Leaf blade suborbicular to elliptic, 0.8-1.4 times longer than wide
1. Leaf blade elliptic-lanceolate, 1.8-2.4 times longer than wide
Genus Synonyms
| Synonym | Full Citation | Basionym | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cybiostigma | Cybiostigma Turczaninow, Bull. Soc. Imp. Naturalistes Moscou 25(2): 155. 1852. | TYPE: Non designatus. | |
| Nephropetalum | Nephropetalum B. L. Robinson & Greenman, Bot. Gaz. 22: 168. 1896. | TYPE: Nephropetalum pringlei B. L. Robinson & Greenman 1896. |