Coptosapelteae
Tribe of plants
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Coptosapelteae is a tribe incertae sedis of flowering plants in the family Rubiaceae and contains about 55 species in 2 genera. Its representatives are found in tropical and subtropical Asia.[1] This tribe has not been placed within as subfamily of Rubiaceae, but is sister to the rest of the family.[2]
| Coptosapelteae | |
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| Coptosapelta diffusa | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Gentianales |
| Family: | Rubiaceae |
| Tribe: | Coptosapelteae Bremek. ex S.P.Darwin |
| Type genus | |
| Coptosapelta | |
| Synonyms | |
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Genera
Currently accepted names[1][2][3][4]
- Acranthera Arn. ex Meisn. (39 sp)
- Coptosapelta Korth. (16 sp)
Synonyms:
- Androtropis R.Br. ex Wall. = Acranthera
- Gonyanera Korth. = Acranthera
- Psilobium Jack = Acranthera
- Thysanospermum Champ. ex Benth. = Coptosapelta
