Combretaceae Combretaceae

Combretaceae - Definition and Overview

Combretaceae
Scientific classification
Kingdom:Plantae
Division:Magnoliophyta
Class:Magnoliopsida
Order:Myrtales
Family:Combretaceae
Genera

Anogeissus
Buchenavia
Bucida
Calopyxis
Calycopteris
Combretum
Conocarpus
Dansiea
Guiera
Laguncularia
Lumnitzera
Macropteranthes
Melostemon
Pteleopsis
Quisqualis
Strephonema
Terminalia
Terminaliopsis
Thiloa


Combretaceae is a family of flowering plants. The family includes about 600 species of trees, shrubs, and lianas in 20 genera. The family includes the leadwood tree, Combretum imberbe. Combretaceae are widespread in the subtropics and tropics.


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