Nerophila is a monotypic genus of flowering plants belonging to the family Melastomataceae. The only species is Nerophila gentianoides.[1]

Nerophila
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Myrtales
Family: Melastomataceae
Genus: Nerophila
Naudin
Species:
N. gentianoides
Binomial name
Nerophila gentianoides
Naudin

Its native range is Tropical Africa.[1]

References edit

  1. ^ a b "Nerophila Naudin | Plants of the World Online | Kew Science". Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 27 May 2021.