- 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)