Lasiantheae
# Lasiantheae

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
