Biology:Acrosynanthus
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Acrosynanthus is a genus of flowering plants in the family Rubiaceae. It is found in Cuba and Jamaica in the Caribbean.
Acrosynanthus are shrubs, with small leaves and tube shaped flowers.
Species
7 species are accepted:[1]
- Acrosynanthus jamaicensis Howard & Proctor - Jamaica
- Acrosynanthus latifolius Standl. - eastern Cuba
- Acrosynanthus minor Urb. - eastern Cuba
- Acrosynanthus ovatus Urb. - eastern Cuba
- Acrosynanthus parvifolius Britton ex Standl. - eastern Cuba
- Acrosynanthus revolutus Urb. - eastern Cuba
- Acrosynanthus trachyphyllus Standl. - Cuba
Description
Acrosynanthus are shrubs. They are either hairless or have short soft hairs. The leaves are small, arranged alternately, and have short stems.[2]
The corolla is funnel-shaped, has short hairs on the outside, and is hairless inside. The plants have six stamens.[2]
References
- ↑ Acrosynanthus Urb. Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 28 May 2026.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Cite error: Invalid
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External links
Wikidata ☰ Q4676554 entry
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