Contains 6 accepted taxa overall.
Characteristics
Helianthemum is now considered an Old World genus characterized by usually opposite leaves with stipules, whereas Crocanthemum is New World with alternate and estipulate leaves (Arrington 2004). The closely related genus Hudsonia requires re-examination to clarify its separation from Crocanthemum.
Classification
Citation
CROCANTHEMUM Spach, Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot., ser. 2. 6: 370. 1836.
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TYPE: Crocanthemum carolinianum (Walter) Spach 1836. (Cistus carolinianus Walter 1788.) Lectotypified by Britton & A. Brown, Ill. Fl. N. U.S., ed. 2. 2: 539. 1913.
Species
| Scientific Name | Common Name | Herbarium Specimens | Status | Photos |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crocanthemum canadense | Canada Frostweed, Canada Sunrose | |||
| Crocanthemum carolinianum | Carolina Sunrose | |||
| Crocanthemum corymbosum | Pinebarren Sunrose | |||
| Crocanthemum georgianum | Georgia Sunrose, Georgia Frostweed | |||
| Crocanthemum nashii | Florida Scrub Sunrose, Nash's Sunrose | |||
| Crocanthemum rosmarinifolium | Rosemary Sunrose |
Genus Synonyms
| Synonym | Full Citation | Basionym | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| No synonyms found. | |||