In this article we will discuss about the classification of Myrtiflorae. According Engler, Myrtiflorae consists of nine families:- 1. Lythraceae 2. Punicaceae 3. Rhizophoraceae 4. Combretaceae 5. Myrtaceae 6. Lecythidaceae 7. Melastomaceae 8. Hydrocaryaceae 9. Onagraceae. Family # 1. Lythraceae: Lythraceae are herbs, shrubs or trees, often with square stem. Leaves are simple, opposite or whorled, entire, exstipulate or with [...]
In this article we will discuss about the classification of Fagales. According to Engler, Fagales consists of two families:- 1. Fagaceae 2. Betulaceae. Family # 1. Fagaceae: Fagaceae are trees or rarely shrubs, deciduous or evergreen; sub-epidermal cork usually develops; tanin is often contained in the cells. Leaves are simple, alternate, stipulate; stipules scaly, deciduous, protecting the vegetative bud. Flowers [...]
In this article we will discuss about the classification of Piperales. According to Engler, Piperales consists of three families:- 1. Piperaceae 2. Chloranthaceae 3. Saururaceae. Family # 1. Piperaceae: Piperaceae are herbs or shrubs, rarely trees, sometimes climbing with adventitious roots, usually aromatic. Leaves of Piperaceae are simple, alternate, entire, usually stipulate; stipules adnate to the petiole; leaf-blade often oblique. [...]