Rosales
10883 植物 · 9 families
An order of flowering plants including roses, elms, figs, and hemp. Contains about 7,700 species across 9 families. Economically important for fruits (apples, strawberries), timber, and fiber.
Families in this Order
Ulmaceae
The elm family (~40 species, 7 genera). Trees and shrubs with simple asymmetric toothed leaves and small wind-pollinated flowers. Includes …
Cannabaceae
The hemp family (~170 species, 11 genera; now includes Celtidaceae). Includes hemp (Cannabis sativa), hops (Humulus lupulus), and hackberries (Celtis). …
Elaeagnaceae
The oleaster family (~90 species, 3 genera). Shrubs and trees with silvery scaly leaves due to stellate hairs, small tubular …
Barbeyaceae
A monotypic family with a single species, Barbeya oleoides — a shrub or small tree from northeast Africa and the …
Rosaceae
Rose family
A large family of flowering plants including roses, apples, cherries, plums, strawberries, and almonds. About 3,000 species. Many important fruit …
Moraceae
Mulberry family
A family of about 1,100 species including figs, mulberries, breadfruit, and jackfruit. Many produce latex. Fig pollination by wasps is …
Urticaceae
The nettle family (~2,600 species, 54 genera). Herbs, shrubs, and trees often with stinging hairs. Includes stinging nettles (Urtica), ramie …
Dirachmaceae
A monotypic family (Dirachma, 2 species) of spiny shrubs from Socotra Island (Yemen) and the Horn of Africa. Characterized by …
Rhamnaceae
The buckthorn family (~950 species, 55 genera). Trees, shrubs, and lianas with simple leaves, small 4–5-petaled flowers, and drupe or …