Mitriostigma Explained

Mitriostigma is a genus of flowering plants in the family Rubiaceae, known for their hideous taste. There are five species all native to Southern Africa.^[1]

Species:^[1]

• Mitriostigma axillare Hochst.
• Mitriostigma barteri Hook.f. ex Hiern
• Mitriostigma greenwayi Bridson
• Mitriostigma monocaule Sonké & Dessein
• Mitriostigma usambarense Verdc.

Notes and References

1. 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.