Genus Simarouba Aubl.

Possible synonym of Quassia L.


Summary
Genus number:
16505
Last updated:
1 August 2025
Family:
Simaroubaceae
Accession count:

7 (3  active, 2  available) in National Plant Germplasm System
Comments:
conserved (nom. cons., Madrid ICN Art. 14 & App. III) over the earlier parahomonym (Madrid ICN Art. 53.2) Simaruba Boehm., nom. rej.


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References:
  1. Feuillet, C. 1983. Le statut des genres Quassia L., Samadera Gaertn., Samaba Aubl. et Simarouba Aubl. (Simaroubaceae). Bull. Jard. Bot. Natl. Belg. 53:510-511. Note: accepts
  2. Howard, R. 1974-1989. Flora of the lesser Antilles. Note: accepts
  3. Nooteboom, H. P. 1962. Generic delimitation in Simaroubaceae tribus Simaroubeae and a conspectus of the genus Quassia L. Blumea 11:514. Note: = Quassia L.
  4. Woodson, R. E. & R. W. Schery, eds. 1943-1980. Flora of Panama. Note: accepts
Cite as: USDA, Agricultural Research Service, National Plant Germplasm System. 2026. Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN Taxonomy). National Germplasm Resources Laboratory, Beltsville, Maryland.
URL: https://npgstest.ars-grin.gov/gringlobal/taxon/taxonomygenus?id=16505. Accessed 12 May 2026.