Genus Coccoloba P. Browne


Summary
Genus number:
2737
Last updated:
1 August 2025
Family:
Polygonaceae
Subfamily:
Eriogonoideae
Accession count:

23 (5  active, 3  available) in National Plant Germplasm System
Comments:
  • conserved (nom. cons.) with this spelling (Madrid ICN Art. 14.11 & App. III) against the original spelling "Coccolobis"
  • also conserved against the heterotypic synonym (Madrid ICN Art. 14.4 & App. III) Guaiabara Mill., nom. rej.


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References:
  1. Sanchez, A. & K. A. Kron. 2008. Phylogenetics of Polygonaceae with an emphasis on the evolution of Eriogonoideae. Syst. Bot. 33:87-96. Note: place in Eriogonoideae
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=2737. Accessed 11 May 2026.