Hillia

Jacq., 1760

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Hillia iris(iris rover)

Hillia is a of flowering plants in the Rubiaceae, containing 24 to tropical America. The genus was established by Jacquin in 1760 and is classified within the Dialypetalanthoideae and tribe Hillieae. All species are native to the tropical regions of the Americas.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Hillia: /ˈhɪliə/

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Habitat

Tropical American ; specific ecological preferences vary by within the .

Distribution

to tropical America; native range extends across tropical regions of North, Central, and South America and the Caribbean.

Misconceptions

The name Hillia is also used for a of in the tribe Xylenini ( Noctuidae), which is an entirely unrelated . This homonymy can cause confusion in literature searches and database queries.

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Taxonomic placement

Hillia is placed in the Dialypetalanthoideae, a group within Rubiaceae that includes several with specialized floral and fruit characteristics. The tribe Hillieae is named after this genus.

Species diversity

The comprises 24 accepted , though detailed species-level information is limited in the provided sources.