Manettia

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Manettia
Manettia cordifolia: illustrations H-K
Manettia cordifolia: illustrations H-K
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Gentianales
Family: Rubiaceae
Genus: Manettia
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species

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Manettia is a genus of about 80 species of lianas and twining herbs in the family Rubiaceae, native to tropical America.

Selected species
  • Manettia cordifolia (Syn.: Manettia ignita) (ipecacuanha adulterant)
  • Manettia luteorubra
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