Coccocypselum

Coccocypselum is a genus of flowering plants in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to Mexico, Central America, the West Indies and South America.[1] All species of the genus Coccocypselum are herbaceous with fleshy, blue or purple fruits, and 4-petaled flowers.[2][3]

Coccocypselum
Coccocypselum lanceolatum
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Gentianales
Family: Rubiaceae
Subfamily: Rubioideae
Tribe: Coussareeae
Genus: Coccocypselum
P.Browne
Type species
Coccocypselum repens
Sw.
Synonyms[1]

Species

References

  1. Kew World Checklist of Selected Plant Families, Coccocypselum
  2. Browne, Patrick. 1756. Civil and Natural History of Jamaica in Three Parts 144
  3. Davidse, G., M. Sousa Sánchez, S. Knapp & F. Chiang Cabrera. 2012. Rubiaceae a Verbenaceae. 4(2): i–xvi, 1–533. In G. Davidse, M. Sousa Sánchez, S. Knapp & F. Chiang Cabrera (eds.) Flora Mesoamericana. Missouri Botanical Garden Press, St. Louis.


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