Mitriostigma

Mitriostigma is a genus of flowering plants in the family Rubiaceae, known for their hideous taste. There are five species all native to Southern Africa.[1]

Mitriostigma
Mitriostigma axillare
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Gentianales
Family: Rubiaceae
Tribe: Sherbournieae
Genus: Mitriostigma

Species:[1]

  • Mitriostigma axillare Hochst.
  • Mitriostigma barteri Hook.f. ex Hiern
  • Mitriostigma greenwayi Bridson
  • Mitriostigma monocaule Sonké & Dessein
  • Mitriostigma usambarense Verdc.

References

  1. Sonké, B., Simo, M., & Dessein, S. (2009). Synopsis of the genus Mitriostigma (Rubiaceae) with a new monocaulous species from south Cameroon. Nordic Journal of Botany, 27(4), 305-312.


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