Heterotis (plant) explained

Heterotis is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the family Melastomataceae.^{[1] [2]}

The genus is native to tropical Africa.^[3]

There are 6 accepted species in this genus. Some taxonomists include this genus and its species in the genus Dissotis.

• Heterotis buettneriana (Cogn. ex Büttner) Jacq.-Fél.
• Heterotis cogniauxiana (A.Fern. & R.Fern.) Ver.-Lib. & G.Kadereit
• Heterotis decumbens (P.Beauv.) Jacq.-Fél.
• Heterotis fruticosa (Brenan) Ver.-Lib. & G.Kadereit
• Heterotis prostrata Benth.
• Heterotis rotundifolia (Sm.) Jacq.-Fél.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Heterotis Benth. Plants of the World Online Kew Science . Plants of the World Online . 31 October 2023. en.
2. Web site: Heterotis — The Plant List. 2021-12-14. www.theplantlist.org.
3. Web site: CJB - African plant database - Detail. 2021-12-14. www.ville-ge.ch.