Genus Helicteropsis Hochr.

Usually considered a synonym of Hibiscus L.


Summary
Genus number:
5484
Last updated:
2 October 2026
Family:
Malvaceae
Subfamily:
Malvoideae
Tribe:
Hibisceae
Accession count:

0 (0  active, 0  available) in National Plant Germplasm System
Comments:

There are no associated species records for this genus in GRIN.

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References:
  1. Hanes, M. M. et al. 2024. Phylogenetic relationships within tribe Hibisceae (Malvaceae) reveal complex patterns of polyphyly in Hibiscus and Pavonia. Syst. Bot. 49:77-116. DOI: 10.1600/036364424X17114831879189. Note: nested in Hibiscus s.s.
  2. Koopman, M. M. & D. A. Baum. 2008. Phylogeny and biogeography of tribe Hibisceae (Malvaceae) on Madagascar. Syst. Bot. 33:364-374. Note: nested in Hibiscus s.s.
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=5484. Accessed 11 October 2026.