Genus Babiana Ker Gawl. ex Sims


Summary
Genus number:
17080
Last updated:
1 August 2025
Family:
Iridaceae
Subfamily:
Crocoideae
Tribe:
Croceae
Accession count:

10 (1  active, 0  available) in National Plant Germplasm System
Comments:
  • conserved (nom. cons.) against the heterotypic synonym (Madrid ICN Art. 14.4 & App. III) Beverna Adans., nom. rej.
  • nomenclature uncertain, since Antholyza L. has priority and may be synonymous, depending on lectotype choice for Antholyza


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References:
  1. Goldblatt, P. & J. C. Manning. 2007. A revision of the southern African genus Babiana, Iridaceae: Crocoideae. Strelitzia 18:1-98.
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=17080. Accessed 10 May 2026.