This website is dedicated to Rubiaceae,
a cosmopolitan plant family of about 14,200 species,
including the coffee shrubs.
The IX International Rubiaceae and Gentianales Conference will take place from 7 to 10 September 2026 at Meise Botanic Garden, Belgium.
This conference will bring together researchers from around the globe to share the latest advances in the study of Rubiaceae and Gentianales, covering topics like genomics, phylogenetics, morpho-anatomy, ecology, and conservation.