Classification of Rubiales: 3 Families | Dicotyledonae

In this article we will discuss about the classification of Rubiales. According to Hutchinson, Rubiales consists of three families:- 1. Rubiaceae 2. Caprifoliaceae 3. Valerianaceae. Family # 1. Rubiaceae: Rubiaceae are herbs, shrubs or trees, rarely climbing. Leaves are simple, opposite cy rarely whorled, Stipulate; stipules interpetiolar or intrapetiolar. Inflorescence a cyme or cymose panicle or umbel or a compact [...]