In this article we will discuss about the classification of Asteridae:- 1. Boraginaceae 2. Scrophulariaceae 3. Bignoniaceae. Family # 1. Boraginaceae: Salient Features of Boraginaceae: Boraginaceae is the Borage or 'Forget me not' family, includes a variety of shrubs, trees and herbs. It includes 146 genera and 2000 species. The numbers are distributed all over the world. Most though not [...]
In this article we will discuss about the classification of Commelinidae:- 1. Commelinaceae 2. Zingiberaceae. Family # 1. Commelinaceae: Salient Features of Commelinaceae: Commelinaceae or the spiderwort family, is the largest family of the order, containing 652 species in 50 genera. They are tropical and subtropical in distribution. In India 11 genera and 75 species are found. Commelina has 200 [...]
The below mentioned article provides short notes on Amaryllidaceae. Salient Features of Amaryllidaceae: Amaryllidaceae is a family of perennial herbs containing 59 genera and at least 800 species. The members are distributed mainly in tropical and subtropical areas of the world, Holarctic, Paleotropical, Neotropical, Cape and Australian. Widely distributed in neotropics, from Mexico through Central America and the West Indies. [...]