Curtissia
Curtissia is a genus of flowering plants in the family Rubiaceae. The genus was described in 1837. Plants in this genus are typically shrubs or small trees found in the understory of tropical and subtropical forests. They are native to parts of Africa and Madagascar.
Species within Curtissia are characterized by their simple, opposite leaves, which are often leathery in texture.
The genus is named in honor of William Curtis, a British botanist and founder of the botanical