Rondeletia (plant)

Rondeletia is a genus of flowering plants in the family Rubiaceae. It is endemic to the neotropics. There are around 160 species.

Rondeletia odorata is widely grown as an ornamental. Several other species are also known in cultivation.

Rondeletia was named in 1753 by Linnaeus in his book, Species Plantarum. This genus name commemorates the French physician Guillaume Rondelet (1507-1566).