Classification of Umbelliflorae: 2 Families | Dicotyledonae

In this article we will discuss about the classification of Umbelliflorae. According to Engler, Umbelliflorae consists of two families:- 1. Araliaceae 2. Umbelliferae. Family # 1. Araliaceae: Araliaceae are perennial herbs or shrubs or trees, rarely lianas, very rarely scandent epiphytes; stem and branches often armed with prickles; profusely lenticelled. Leaves of Araliaceae are cauline or radical, simple or digitate [...]