Antirhea is a genus of flowering plants in the family Rubiaceae.[1]
Species
As of March 2023, Plants of the World Online accepted the following species:[1]
- Antirhea bifida (Lam.) I.M.Johnst.
- Antirhea bifurcata (Desr.) Benth. & Hook.f.
- Antirhea borbonica J.F.Gmel.
- Antirhea madagascariensis Chaw
Many species are now placed in the genus Stenostomum, including:
- Antirhea aromatica → Stenostomum aromaticum
- Antirhea jamaicensis → Stenostomum jamaicense
- Antirhea portoricensis → Stenostomum portoricense
- Antirhea radiata → Stenostomum radiatum
- Antirhea sintenisii → Stenostomum sintenisii
- Antirhea tomentosa → Stenostomum tomentosum
Distribution
Species of Antirhea are native to Indian Ocean islands off Africa: Madagascar, Mauritius, Réunion, and Rodrigues.[1]
References
- ^ a b c "Antirhea Comm. ex A.Juss". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 2023-03-20.
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