Author:
Jan Scholten
Book:
Qjurious
Type:
Info
Chapter:
3-622.70.00
Aristolochiales
DD: Phase 7; Hydrogen series; Carbon series.
Taxonomy
The Aristolochiales are included in the Piperales in the Apg3 classification.
In the Plant theory the Aristolochiales are split off from Piperales and placed in Phase 7 of the Magnoliidae. Splitting does not affect the monophyly of both clades. There are two families in Aristolochiales, the Aristolochiaceae and Lactoridaceae.
Families and genera.
Aristolochiaceae: Aristolochia, Asarum, Euglypha, Heterotropa, Pararistolochia, Saruma, Thottea.
Lactoridaceae: Lactoris; unknown in homeopathy.
1. Asaroideae
7. Hydnoraceae:
Botany
Herbs, vines.
Leaves: alternate; simple; entire, cordate.
Flowers: bisexual; zygomorphic; tube of sepals; petals lacking; stamens fused to gynoecium.
Fruit: brown capsule, dehiscent at the top, forming s basket.