Phyllis (plant)

Phyllis is a genus of plants in the Rubiaceae.

There are two known species, both native to islands in the eastern North Atlantic Ocean.

Leaves in whorls of 3, with small linear stipules in between, or with petiole indistinct.

Inflorescence of axillary and terminal compound panicle-like dichasia, each many-flowered and bracteates.

Fruit dry, of 2 mericarps, glabrous except on inner faces.