Asclepiadaceae Borkh.
Harrisonia Sims , nom. illeg., scientific
Sims, J. (June 1826), Curtis's Botanical Magazine 53: t. 2699 BHL [tax. nov.]
  • Type: Harrisonia loniceroides Sims
  • Etymology: "It was introduced from Brazil, by Mrs. Harrison of Ægburgh : and, unable to refer it to any described genus of Asclepiadeous plants, I am anxious to dedicate it to that lady, who has been the means of adorning our gardens with so many new plants, particularly from the territory of Brazil, and who has cultivated them with eminent success in her own collection."
  • Comment: nom. illeg.; non Harissona Adans. ex Léman (1821), nom. rej., nec Harrisonia R.Br. ex A.Juss (1825), nom. cons.
  • Comment: The authorship of this name and the type species, Harrisonia loniceroides Sims, are often attributed to "Hook.". As there is no internal evidence of Hooker being the author, in contrast to other taxon names published by him in the same volume where the descriptions and notes are signed "W.H.", they are here ascribed to Sims.
Forster, P.I. (25 October 1995), Circumscription of Marsdenia (Asclepiadaceae: Marsdenieae), with a revision of the genus in Australia and Papuasia. Australian Systematic Botany 8(5): 721 [taxonomic synonym]
taxonomic synonym of: Marsdenia R.Br. nom. cons.
Council of Heads of Australasian Herbaria (7 July 2021), Australian Plant Census: - [taxonomic synonym]
taxonomic synonym of: Marsdenia R.Br. nom. cons.
Council of Heads of Australasian Herbaria (1 June 2022), Australian Plant Census: - APC [secondary reference]
  • APC Comment: An American taxon, now referred to Ruehssia H.Karst., listed in synonymy of Marsdenia R.Br. by various authors, but not known to occur in Australia.