Author:
Jan Scholten
Book:
Qjurious
Type:
Info
Chapter:
3-644.27.00
Dichapetalaceae
Clades: Malpighiales; Fabidae; Fabanae; Angiospermae; Plants.
Genera: 3; Dichapetalum, Stephanopodium,Tapura; ± 170 species.
Taxonomy
Dichapetalaceae was placed in Geraniales, Polygalales, Rutales, Vochysiales and Terebinthales. The Apg classification placed Dichapetalaceae in Malpighiales, in close relation to Chrysobalanaceae.
Plant theory
In the Plant theory it is included in Chrysobalanaceae.
Botany
Trees, shrubs or lianas.
Habitat: tropical and subtropical.