Chomelia

(Chomelia)

Description

Chomelia is a genus of flowering plants in the Rubiaceae family. It is native to Mexico, Central America, the West Indies, and much of South America as far south as Argentina.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:

Kingdom: Plantae

Phylum:

Class:

Order:Gentianales

Family:Rubiaceae

Genus:Chomelia

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