Contains 4 accepted taxa overall.
Characteristics
Classification
Citation
MECARDONIA Ruiz Lopez & Pavon, Fl. Peruv. Prodr. 95. 1794.
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TYPE: Mecardonia ovata Ruiz Lopez & Pavon
Species
| Scientific Name | Common Name | Herbarium Specimens | Status | Photos |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mecardonia acuminata subsp. acuminata | AXILFLOWER | Native FACW (NWPL) FACW (DEP) | ||
| Mecardonia acuminata subsp. microphyla | AXILFLOWER | Native FACW (NWPL) FACW (DEP) | ||
| Mecardonia acuminata subsp. peninsularis | AXILFLOWER | Native Endemic FACW (NWPL) FACW (DEP) | ||
| Mecardonia procumbens | BABY JUMPUP | Native OBL (NWPL) FACW (DEP) |
[Family identification key]
1. Stems prostrate to decumbent, often mat-forming; leaves 2-3 times longer than wide; corolla yellow with darker veins; seed radial wall reticulum mamillate
1. Stems erect; leaves 3.2-7 times longer than wide; corolla white with darker veins; seed radial wall reticulum smooth
2
2. Branched at the plant base; larger leaves 10-20(25) mm long
2. Branched above the plant base; larger leaves 20-30 mm long
3
3. Flowering pedicels 10-18 mm long, fruiting pedicels 17-35 mm long
3. Flowering pedicels 4-10 mm long, fruiting pedicels 10-18 mm long
Genus Synonyms
| Synonym | Full Citation | Basionym | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pagesia | Pagesia Rafinesque, Fl. Ludov. 48. 1847. | TYPE: Pagesia leucantha Rafinesque |