| Paepalanthus | |
|---|---|
| Paepalanthus chiquitensis | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Clade: | Commelinids |
| Order: | Poales |
| Family: | Eriocaulaceae |
| Genus: |
Paepalanthus Mart. |
| Paepalanthus distribution | |
| Synonyms | |
Paepalanthus is a genus of plants in the family Eriocaulaceae. It has about 300-400 species, native mostly to tropical Africa and Latin America, with a few species in Japan and Madagascar.