Genus Zinnia L.


Summary
Genus number:
13048
Last updated:
1 August 2025
Family:
Asteraceae (alt. Compositae)
Subfamily:
Asteroideae
Tribe:
Heliantheae
Common name(s):

zinnia
Accession count:

226 (138  active, 53  available) in National Plant Germplasm System
Comments:
conserved (nom. cons.) against the homotypic synonym (Madrid ICN Art. 14.4 & App. III) Crassina Scepin, nom. rej. & the heterotypic synonym Lepia Hill, nom. rej.


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References:
  1. Don, R. & S. Ducournau. 2018. International Seed Testing Association handbook on seedling evaluation 7.2.1:7-2.
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://npgsweb.ars-grin.gov/gringlobal/taxon/taxonomygenus?id=13048. Accessed 27 October 2026.