Sapindales
6890 نباتات · 6 families
The maple and citrus order. Includes citrus fruits, maples, cashews, mangoes, frankincense, and mahogany. Important for fruits, timber, and spices.
Families in this Order
Meliaceae
The mahogany family (~600 species, 50 genera). Tropical trees and shrubs with pinnate leaves, tubular flowers, and capsule or berry …
Anacardiaceae
The cashew family (~700 species, 80 genera). Trees and shrubs, often with resinous sap causing contact dermatitis. Includes mango, cashew, …
Sapindaceae
The soapberry family (~1,900 species, 140 genera; includes Aceraceae and Hippocastanaceae). Trees, shrubs, and vines. Includes maples (Acer), horse chestnut …
Burseraceae
The frankincense family (~750 species, 19 genera). Tropical trees and shrubs with resinous bark and pinnate leaves. Includes frankincense (Boswellia), …
Simaroubaceae
The quassia family (~110 species, 20 genera). Trees and shrubs with pinnate leaves, small flowers, and bitter compounds (quassinoids). Includes …
Rutaceae
Citrus family
A family of about 2,100 species including orange, lemon, lime, grapefruit, and mandarin. Important for fruits, essential oils, and timber.