| Mitriostigma | |
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| Mitriostigma axillare | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Gentianales |
| Family: | Rubiaceae |
| Tribe: | Sherbournieae |
| Genus: | 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]
Species:[1]
- Mitriostigma axillare Hochst.
- Mitriostigma barteri Hook.f. ex Hiern
- Mitriostigma greenwayi Bridson
- Mitriostigma monocaule Sonké & Dessein
- Mitriostigma usambarense Verdc.
References
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- 1 2 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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