| Phyllopentas | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Gentianales |
| Family: | Rubiaceae |
| Tribe: | Knoxieae |
| Genus: | Phyllopentas (Verdc.) Kårehed & B.Bremer |
Phyllopentas is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the family Rubiaceae. [1]
Its native range is Tropical Africa, Madagascar. [1]
Species: [1]
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