Lagynias Explained

Lagynias was a genus of flowering plants in the family Rubiaceae but is no longer recognized. In 2005, it was sunk into synonymy with Vangueria, based on a phylogenetic study of DNA sequences.^[1]

Species

• Lagynias dryadum (S.Moore) Robyns
• Lagynias lasiantha (Sond.) Bullock
• Lagynias monteiroi (Oliv.) Bridson
• Lagynias pallidiflora Bullock
• Lagynias rufescens (E.A.Bruce) Verdc.

See also

• Cuviera

External links

• World Checklist of Rubiaceae

Notes and References

1. Lantz H, Bremer B. 2005. Phylogeny of the complex Vanguerieae (Rubiaceae) genera Fadogia, Rytigynia, and Vangueria with close relatives and a new circumscription of Vangueria. Plant Systematics and Evolution . 253 . 1–4. 159–183 . 10.1007/s00606-005-0313-9. 30867982.