Genus Scorpiurus Heist. ex Fabr.

Homonym Scorpiurus L.

Synonym of Heliotropium L.


Summary
Genus number:
29861
Last updated:
1 August 2025
Family:
Heliotropiaceae
Accession count:

112 (80  active, 78  available) in National Plant Germplasm System
Comments:
an illegitimate later homonym (Madrid ICN Art. 53) of Scorpiurus L. (1753) that is unavailable for use

There are no associated species records for this genus in GRIN.

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References:
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=29861. Accessed 12 May 2026.