- Source: Lasiantheae
Lasiantheae is a tribe of flowering plants in the family Rubiaceae and contains 239 species in 3 genera. Its representatives are found in Central America, the Caribbean, tropical Africa, and tropical and subtropical Asia.
Genera
Currently accepted names
Lasianthus Jack (203 sp) - distribution of the tribe
Saldinia A.Rich. ex DC. (22 sp) - Comoros, Madagascar
Trichostachys Hook.f. (14 sp) - West and West-Central tropical Africa
Synonyms
Dasus Lour. = Lasianthus
Dressleriopsis Dwyer = Lasianthus
Litosanthes Blume = Lasianthus
Mephitidia Reinw. ex Blume = Lasianthus
Octavia DC. = Lasianthus
Santia Wight & Arn. = Lasianthus