Phylogenomics of African Melastomateae

Evolutionary relationships within the Melastomateae, a diverse tribe within the Melastomataceae, are not yet completely resolved, and some putative paleoendemic taxa that might alter relationships are still unsampled. This study employs a phylogenomic approach, utilizing primarily target capture data, to revisit generic relationships and shed light on the placement of three enigmatic taxa (Dissotis leonensis, D. splendens and Dionychastrum schliebenii) within the African Melastomateae. Two new genera were published based on the results of this study.