atleidia
Atleidia is a genus of flowering plants in the family Rubiaceae, native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa. The genus was first described by the Swiss botanist Johann Friedrich Klotzsch in 1856. It is characterized by its small to medium-sized trees and shrubs, with simple, alternate leaves and inflorescences that are typically axillary or terminal. The flowers are small, usually white or pale yellow, and are arranged in cymes or racemes. The fruit is a dry capsule containing numerous seeds.
Atleidia species are known for their medicinal properties. Some species are used in traditional medicine to
The genus Atleidia is named after the French botanist Jean-Baptiste Atle, who was a contemporary of Klotzsch