In this article we will discuss about the classification of Mangoliidae:- 1. Magnoliaceae 2. Lauraceae 3. Piperaceae. Family # 1. Magnoliaceae: Salient Features of Magnoliaceae: Magnolia, trees and shrubs, leaves alternate, simple, stipulate. Stipules large and enclosing the young buds, falling quickly and leaving scar at the node. Flower perfect, often large, many separate sepals, petals or undifferentiated, stamen and [...]
In this article we will discuss about the classification of Hamamelidae:- 1. Juglandaceae 2. Moraceae 3. Casuarinaceae. Family # 1. Juglandaceae: Salient Features of Juglandaceae: Trees or shrubs, large alternate, aromatic leaves, opposite in Alfaroa, Oreomunnia. Leaves are pinnately compound or ternate and usually 20-100 cm long. Wind pollinated, Inflorescence catkin. There are eight genera in the family including nut [...]
The following points highlight the four main types of non-wood products and their utilization. The types are: 1. Dyes 2. Rubber 3. Gums 4. Resins. Type # 1. Dyes: i. Amla: Botanical name: Emblica officinalis Gaertn. Family: Euphorbiaceae Plant part used: Fruit Uses: Dried fruit is used as dye after boiling is water and yields bluish black colour called abnusi [...]