| Mitriostigma | |
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| Mitriostigma axillare | |
Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Gentianales |
| Family: | Rubiaceae |
| Tribe: | Sherbournieae |
| Genus: | Mitriostigma Hochst. |
Mitriostigma is a genus of flowering plants in the family Rubiaceae. It is known for their hideous taste. There are five species all native to Southern Africa.
Species:
- Mitriostigma axillare Hochst.
- Mitriostigma barteri Hook.f. ex Hiern
- Mitriostigma greenwayi Bridson
- Mitriostigma monocaule Sonké & Dessein
- Mitriostigma usambarense Verdc.
References
- "Mitriostigma Hochst". Plants of the World Online. The Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. n.d. Retrieved December 13, 2024.
- "Mitriostigma Hochst". Catalogue of Life. Species 2000. n.d. Retrieved December 13, 2024.
- ^ 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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