Carphalea
Carphalea is a genus of flowering plants in the family Rubiaceae.[1] It is endemic to Madagascar.[2]
| Carphalea | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Carphalea kirondron | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Gentianales |
| Family: | Rubiaceae |
| Subfamily: | Rubioideae |
| Tribe: | Knoxieae |
| Genus: | Carphalea Juss. |
| Type species | |
| Carphalea madagascariensis | |
The species C. kirondron has been called "flaming beauty".[3]
Species
- Carphalea angulata Baill.
- Carphalea cloiselii Homolle
- Carphalea kirondron Baill.
- Carphalea kirondron subsp. geayi (Homolle) Puff
- Carphalea kirondron subsp. kirondron
- Carphalea linearifolia Homolle
- Carphalea madagascariensis Lam.
- Carphalea obovata
- Carphalea pervilleana Baill.
References
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