Contains 3 accepted taxa overall.
Characteristics
Classification
Citation
BALDUINA Nuttall, Gen. N. Amer. Pl. 2: 175. 1818, nom. cons. vs. Mnesiteon Rafinesque 1817.
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TYPE: Balduina uniflora Nuttall, typ. cons.
Species
| Scientific Name | Common Name | Herbarium Specimens | Status | Photos |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balduina angustifolia | COASTALPLAIN HONEYCOMBHEAD | Native | ||
| Balduina atropurpurea | PURPLEDISK HONEYCOMBHEAD; PURPLE BALDUINA | Native Endangered-State FACW (NWPL) FACW (DEP) | ||
| Balduina uniflora | ONEFLOWER HONEYCOMBHEAD | Native FACW (NWPL) FACW (DEP) |
[Family identification key]
1. Leaves 0.5-3.5(4) mm wide, to 6 cm long; flower heads 5-45 per plant; outer phyllaries 0.6-1.7 mm wide, apices acuminate; pappus scales 0.3-0.6 mm long
1. Leaves (2)3-12 mm wide, to 20(32) cm long; flower heads 1-3(5) per plant; outer phyllaries 1.7-3.1 mm wide, apices acute; pappus scales 1.3-2.2 mm long
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2. Basal leaves 2.8-10.4 cm long; disc corollas yellow to orange
2. Basal leaves 7-32 cm long; disc corollas dark purple to orange-red
Genus Synonyms
| Synonym | Full Citation | Basionym | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Actinospermum | Actinospermum Elliott, Sketch Bot. S. Carolina 2: 448. 1823. | TYPE: Balduina multiflora Nuttall | |
| Endorima | Endorima Rafinesque, Amer. Monthly Mag. & Crit. Rev. 4: 195. 1819. | TYPE: Balduina uniflora Nuttall = Balduina Nuttall 1818. | |
| Mnesiteon | Mnesiteon Rafinesque, Fl. Ludov. 67. 1817, nom. rej. vs. Balduina Nuttall 1818. | TYPE: Non designatus. |