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
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