Rubiaceae

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Apodanthera

Description Apodanthera is a unique flowering plant that belongs to the family of Rubiaceae. It is a rare plant that is only found in a few locations in Central America. This plant is also known as “no-stamen apodanthera,” referring to the absence of its stamens. Taxonomic Information Domain: Eukaryota Kingdom: Plantae Phylum: Spermatophyta Class: Magnoliopsida Order: Gentianales Family: Rubiaceae Genus:…
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Psychotria Serpens

Description Psychotria Serpens is a tropical plant species that belongs to the family Rubiaceae. It is also known as “Snake Psychotria” due to its unique snake-like stem. This plant is native to the rainforests of Central and South America and is commonly found in countries like Brazil, Colombia, and Venezuela. It is an evergreen shrub that can grow up to…
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Vangueria

Description Vangueria is a genus of plants that belongs to the family Rubiaceae. It comprises about 50 species of evergreen trees and shrubs that are native to Africa, Madagascar, and Asia. The leaves of these plants are simple, opposite, and have entire margins. The flowers are usually small and white, and they are arranged in terminal or axillary cymes. The…
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Rubiaceae

Description Rubiaceae, commonly known as the coffee family, is a large and diverse group of flowering plants that includes more than 13,000 species. It is one of the largest families of angiosperms and is found throughout the world, with the majority of species found in tropical regions. The family includes many economically important plants, including coffee, quinine, and gardenias. Taxonomic…
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Plocama

Plocama is a genus of flowering plants that belongs to the family Rubiaceae, which is native to the Canary Islands, Madeira, and the Azores. It is a small genus of only two species, Plocama pendula and Plocama calabrica. P. pendula is a shrub that grows up to 2 meters tall, while P. calabrica is a herbaceous plant that grows up…
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Neanotis

Description Neanotis is a genus of flowering plants that belongs to the Rubiaceae family. This genus comprises of over 150 species of shrubs and herbs that are mostly found in tropical regions of Asia and Africa. The leaves of Neanotis are simple, opposite, and decussate. The flowers are small and usually white, pink or purple in color. The fruit is…
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Luculia

Description Luculia is a beautiful flowering plant that belongs to the family Rubiaceae. This plant is native to the Himalayas and Southeast Asia. It is a shrub that can grow up to 3 meters tall, and its leaves are opposite and simple, with an entire margin. The flowers of Luculia are fragrant and bloom in clusters. The plant is popular…
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Lasianthus Henryi

Description Lasianthus Henryi is a beautiful plant that belongs to the family Rubiaceae. It is a small shrub that can grow up to 1 meter in height. It is native to China, specifically in the provinces of Fujian, Guangdong, and Guangxi.This plant is known for its attractive foliage and flowers. Its leaves are dark green, glossy, and leathery, and are…
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Roepera

Description Roepera, also known as the Green Pagoda Plant, is a small, evergreen shrub that belongs to the family Rubiaceae. It is native to the tropical regions of Southeast Asia and is commonly grown as an indoor plant. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Spermatophyta Class Magnoliopsida Order Gentianales Family Rubiaceae Genus Roepera Appearance The Roepera plant has small,…
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Marsippospermum

Marsippospermum is a genus of flowering plants in the family Rubiaceae. This genus includes only one species, Marsippospermum grandiflorum, which is native to tropical Africa. It is a shrub or small tree that can grow up to 6 meters tall. The plant has large and showy flowers, and it is often grown as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.…
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