Kopsia

Kopsia is a genus of flowering plants in the family Apocynaceae (dogbane family). These plants are native to tropical Asia, Southeast Asia, the Pacific Islands, and Australia.

Kopsia species are typically trees or shrubs, characterized by their opposite leaves and cymose inflorescences. The flowers are usually white or pink, often fragrant, and possess a tubular corolla with five lobes. The fruit is a drupe, which can be red, purple, or black when ripe.

Several Kopsia species are cultivated as ornamentals due to their attractive flowers and foliage. Some species are also used in traditional medicine in various parts of their native range, although scientific research on their medicinal properties is often limited.

Some notable characteristics of Kopsia include:

• Leaves: Opposite, simple, and typically elliptical or oblong in shape.
• Flowers: Arranged in cymes, often fragrant, with a tubular corolla.
• Fruit: A drupe containing one or two seeds.
• Distribution: Native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Australia, and the Pacific.

The taxonomy of Kopsia has undergone revisions, and further research may lead to changes in the classification of certain species within the genus.