Classification of Ebenales: 2 Families| Dicotyledonae
In this article we will discuss about the classification of Ebenales. According to Hutchinson, Ebenales consists of two families:- 1. Sapotaceae 2. Ebenaceae. Family # 1. Sapotaceae: Sapotaceae are trees or shrubs with milky latex; younger parts tomentose. Leaves are simple, alternate or opposite, entire, coriaceous, usually exstipulate. Inflorescence an axillary or extra-axillary cyme, often in false umbel or flowers [...]