Genus Litothamnus R. M. King & H. Rob.


Summary
Genus number:
6905
Last updated:
1 August 2025
Family:
Asteraceae (alt. Compositae)
Subfamily:
Asteroideae
Tribe:
Eupatorieae
Subtribe:
Mikaniinae
Accession count:

0 (0  active, 0  available) in National Plant Germplasm System
Comments:
the Greek "thamnos" (bush, shrub) is masculine, therefore this generic name is masculine fide Madrid ICN Art. 62.2

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

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References:
  1. Holmes, W. C. 1996. Litothamnus nitidus (Compositae: Eupatorieae), a new combination based on Mikania nitida (DC.) R. King & H. Robinson. Phytologia 81:385-390.
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=6905. Accessed 1 October 2026.