''Pygmaeothamnus'' is a monotypic
genus
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of
flowering plant
Flowering plants are plants that bear flowers and fruits, and form the clade Angiospermae (). The term angiosperm is derived from the Ancient Greek, Greek words (; 'container, vessel') and (; 'seed'), meaning that the seeds are enclosed with ...
s in the
family
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Rubiaceae
Rubiaceae () is a family (biology), family of flowering plants, commonly known as the coffee, madder, or bedstraw family. It consists of terrestrial trees, shrubs, lianas, or herbs that are recognizable by simple, opposite leaves with Petiole ( ...
. It was described by
Walter Robyns in 1928 and originally held four species.
It is found in central and southern Africa.
Species
* ''
Pygmaeothamnus zeyheri''
( Sond.) Robyns
References
External links
World Checklist of Rubiaceae
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Rubiaceae genera
Vanguerieae