Kochummenia

Kochummenia
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Embryophytes
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Gentianales
Family: Rubiaceae
Subfamily: Ixoroideae
Tribe: Gardenieae
Genus: Kochummenia
K.M.Wong[1]

Kochummenia is a genus of plants in the family Rubiaceae. As of March 2023, it contains three accepted species, all endemic to Peninsular Malaysia.[1] It is named for the Malaysian botanist Kizhakkedathu Mathai Kochummen.[2]

  • Kochummenia parviflora K.M.Wong โ€“ Terengganu
  • Kochummenia stenopetala (King & Gamble) K.M.Wong โ€“ Perak
  • Kochummenia terengganuensis K.M.Wong

References

  1. 1 2 "Kochummenia K.M.Wong", Plants of the World Online, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, retrieved 2023-03-18
  2. โ†‘ "Kochummen, Kizhakkedathu Mathai" (PDF). Flora Malesiana Bulletin. 1999. p. 251. Retrieved 2026-08-10.