Flolape

Rytigynia decussata

Rytigynia decussata (K.Schum.) Robyns
Rytigynia decussata
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC-BY-SA-4.0)

Rytigynia decussata is a species in the genus Rytigynia, belonging to the family Rubiaceae. It is native to Kenya, Mozambique, and Tanzania. The species was first described in 1928 by Robyns, based on earlier work by K.Schum.

Description

Rytigynia decussata is a member of the Rubiaceae family, a group of flowering plants commonly known as the coffee family. This species is found in the countries of Kenya, Mozambique, and Tanzania. The scientific name was formally published in 1928 by Robyns, who based his description on the original material collected by K.Schum. The genus Rytigynia includes several species primarily distributed in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa.

Distribution

Kenya · Mozambique · Tanzania

Synonyms

Pachystigma decussatumRytigynia sessilifoliaVangueria longisepala

Related species