Paederia

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Paederia

Description Paederia is a genus of tropical and subtropical flowering plants in the Rubiaceae family. It includes approximately 70 species of vines and shrubs that are distributed throughout Asia, Africa, and Oceania. The name “Paederia” is derived from the Greek word “paideros,” which means “childish” or “youthful,” referring to the plant’s young leaves, which have a bright green color and…