Phoreja

Phoreja is a genus of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae, commonly known as the daisy family. The plants in this genus are native to the tropical regions of Africa. Phoreja species are typically herbaceous perennials or subshrubs, characterized by their daisy-like flower heads. These flower heads are usually composed of ray florets and disc florets. The ray florets are often brightly colored, while the disc florets are typically yellow or brownish. The leaves of Phoreja plants are usually simple, with entire or toothed margins.

The genus Phoreja contains a small number of species, and detailed information about each is not widely available in general botanical literature. Like many members of the Asteraceae family, Phoreja plants play a role in their native ecosystems, providing nectar and pollen for pollinators. Their specific ecological interactions and uses by local populations are areas that would require more specialized ethnobotanical or ecological research. The classification of Phoreja within the larger Asteraceae family places it among a diverse group of plants that are globally distributed and economically significant, though Phoreja itself is not a major cultivated crop. Further taxonomic and systematic studies may continue to refine the understanding and placement of this genus within the plant kingdom.