Contains 1 accepted taxa overall.
Characteristics
Classification
Citation
PHYSOCARPUS (Cambessedes) Rafinesque, New Fl. 3: 73. 1838 ("1836"), nom. cons. vs. Epicostorus Rafinesque 1832, et orth. cons.
BASIONYM: Based on Spiraea Linnaeus, sect. Physocarpos Cambessedes, Ann. Sci. Nat. (Paris) 1: 239, 385. 1824.
TYPE: Physocarpus opulifolius (Linnaeus) Maximowicz 1879 (Spiraea opulifolia Linnaeus 1753.)
Species
| Scientific Name | Common Name | Herbarium Specimens | Status | Photos |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physocarpus opulifolius | COMMON NINEBARK | Native Rare-State FAC (NWPL) |
Identification Key
No identification key is available for this family.
Genus Synonyms
| Synonym | Full Citation | Basionym | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Epicostorus | Epicostorus Rafinesque, Atl. J. 144. 1832, nom. rej. vs. Physocarpus Maximowicz 1879. | TYPE: Epicostorus montanus Rafinesque, nom. illegit. (Spiraea monogyna Torrey) | |
| Opulaster | Opulaster Medikus ex Kuntze, Revis. Gen. Pl. 2: 949. 1891. | TYPE: Opulaster opulifolius (Linnaeus) Kuntze 1891. (Spiraea opulifolia Linnaeus 1753.) = Physocarpus Maximowicz 1879. |