Author:
Jan Scholten
Book:
Qjurious
Type:
Info
Chapter:
3-653.17.00
Melianthaceae
Botany: trees or shrubs; tropical and southern Africa.
Taxonomy
In the Apg2 system Melianthaceae were included in Rosidae. In the Apg3 system Melianthaceae are included in Geraniales.
Plant theory
Melianthaceae is placed in Subphase 7. There are indications that they have violent qualities.
Subfamilies
Melianthaceae sensu stricto, Melianthoideae: Bersama; Melianthus.
Greyiaceae: Greyia; 3 species.
Francoaceae: Francoa sonchifolia; Tetilla hydrocotylefolia.