Cassinopsis
Cassinopsis is a genus of Afrotropical plants, generally placed in the family Icacinaceae. They are lanky, evergreen shrubs or small trees that favour well-watered areas. They may carry spines and the leaves have an opposite arrangement. The genus name suggests its resemblance to the genus Cassine.Species
The genus contains some six to seven species, including:
- Cassinopsis chapelieri
- Cassinopsis ciliata
- Cassinopsis ilicifolia
- Cassinopsis madagascariensis
- Cassinopsis tinifolia
- Cassinopsis tomentosa