Heterotis (plant)

Heterotis is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the family Melastomataceae.

The genus is native to tropical Africa.

There are 6 accepted species in this genus. Some taxonomists include this genus and its species in the genus Dissotis.


 * Heterotis buettneriana (Cogn. ex Büttner) Jacq.-Fél.
 * Heterotis cogniauxiana (A.Fern. & R.Fern.) Ver.-Lib. & G.Kadereit
 * Heterotis decumbens (P.Beauv.) Jacq.-Fél.
 * Heterotis fruticosa (Brenan) Ver.-Lib. & G.Kadereit
 * Heterotis prostrata Benth.
 * Heterotis rotundifolia (Sm.) Jacq.-Fél.