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Heterosamara

Heterosamara is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the family Polygalaceae. Its native range is Guinea, Western Central Tropical Africa, and Southern Africa.

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Heterosamara
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Embryophytes
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Spermatophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Fabales
Family: Polygalaceae
Genus: Heterosamara
Kuntze

Heterosamara is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the family Polygalaceae. Its native range is Guinea, Western Central Tropical Africa, and Southern Africa.1

Species

Five species are accepted.1

  • Heterosamara bennae (Jacq.-Fél.) Paiva
  • Heterosamara cabrae (Chodat) Paiva
  • Heterosamara carrissoana (Exell & Mendonça) Paiva
  • Heterosamara galpinii (Hook.f.) Paiva
  • Heterosamara mannii (Oliv.) Paiva
References

References

  1. "Heterosamara Kuntze | Plants of the World Online | Kew Science". Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 14 November 2025.