Genus Echinocystis Torr. & A. Gray


Summary
Genus number:
4100
Last updated:
1 August 2025
Family:
Cucurbitaceae
Tribe:
Sicyoeae
Accession count:

5 (2  active, 1  available) in National Plant Germplasm System
Comments:
  • conserved (nom. cons.) against the heterotypic synonym (Madrid ICN Art. 14.4 & App. III) Micrampelis Raf., nom. rej.
  • all accepted species are in GRIN


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References:
  1. Schaefer, H. & S. S. Renner. 2011. Phylogenetic relationships in the order Cucurbitales and a new classification of the gourd family (Cucurbitaceae). Taxon 60:122-138.
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=4100. Accessed 11 May 2026.