Contains 2 accepted taxa overall.
Characteristics
Classification
Citation
CROSSOPETALUM P. Browne, Civ. Nat. Hist. Jamaica 145. 1756.
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TYPE: Crossopetalum rhacoma Crantz (Rhacoma crossopetalum Linnaeus)
Species
| Scientific Name | Common Name | Herbarium Specimens | Status | Photos |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crossopetalum ilicifolium | CHRISTMASBERRY | Native Threatened-State FACW (NWPL) | ||
| Crossopetalum rhacoma | MAIDENBERRY; RHACOMA | Native Threatened-State FACU (NWPL) |
[Family identification key]
1. Shrub to 30 cm tall; leaf blade margins prickly
1. Shrub to tree 1-8 m tall; leaf blade margins entire to crenulate
Genus Synonyms
| Synonym | Full Citation | Basionym | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rhacoma | Rhacoma Linnaeus, Syst. Nat., ed. 10. 885, 896. 1759. | TYPE: = Crossopetalum P. Browne 1756. |