Malvales
7462 Pflanzen · 6 families
Families in this Order
Bixaceae
The annatto family (~25 species, 5 genera). Trees and shrubs including annatto (Bixa orellana), source of orange-red food dye. Also …
Cistaceae
The rockrose family (~200 species, 8 genera). Shrubs and herbs with often sticky leaves, crinkled 5-petaled flowers lasting one day, …
Dipterocarpaceae
The dipterocarp family (~500 species, 17 genera). Dominant canopy trees of Southeast Asian tropical rainforests. Characterized by 2–5 winged fruits. …
Thymelaeaceae
The daphne family (~900 species, 45 genera). Shrubs and trees with tough fibrous bark, simple alternate leaves, and tubular flowers …
Muntingiaceae
A monotypic family (Muntingia calabura — Jamaica cherry) — a fast-growing tree from tropical Americas. Produces small sweet red berries. …
Malvaceae
Mallow family
A family of about 4,200 species including cotton, cacao, okra, hibiscus, and baobab. Economically important for fiber, food, and ornamentals.