Caryophyllales
Caryophyllales
Caryophyllales (pronounced: car-ee-oh-fill-ay-leez) is an order of flowering plants that includes a diverse range of species. The name is derived from the Greek words 'karyon' meaning 'nut' and 'phyllon' meaning 'leaf'.
Etymology
The name Caryophyllales is derived from the genus Caryophyllus, which was later changed to Dianthus. The suffix '-ales' is a standard ending for plant orders. The name was first used by the French botanist Augustin Pyramus de Candolle in 1824.
Description
Caryophyllales is a diverse order that includes approximately 11,500 species across 33 families. The order is characterized by plants that are mostly herbaceous, but also includes shrubs, trees, and vines. Many species in this order are adapted to harsh environments, such as deserts and salt marshes.
Families
Some of the notable families within the Caryophyllales order include:
- Amaranthaceae: Known as the amaranth family, this group includes species such as beets, spinach, and quinoa.
- Cactaceae: This is the cactus family, which includes all species of cactus.
- Caryophyllaceae: Known as the carnation family, this group includes species such as carnations and baby's breath.
- Polygonaceae: Known as the buckwheat family, this group includes species such as rhubarb and sorrel.
Related Terms
- Dicotyledon: Caryophyllales is part of the dicotyledon group of flowering plants.
- Eudicots: Caryophyllales belongs to the eudicots, a group of flowering plants that are a subset of the dicotyledons.
- Angiosperms: Caryophyllales is an order within the angiosperms, the largest group of flowering plants.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Caryophyllales
- Wikipedia's article - Caryophyllales
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