- Tao, C., Taylor, C.M., Flora of China, vol. 19 (Rubiaceae): 231-242 (2011)
- Tao, C., Taylor, C.M., Flora of China, vol. 19 (Rubiaceae): 322-323 (2011)
Synonymous genera:
- Asemanthia (Stapf) Ridl. (1940)
- Menestoria DC. (1830)
- Pseudomussaenda Wernham (1916)
- Schizomussaenda Li (1943)