Loganiaceae
Loganiaceae
Loganiaceae (pronounced loh-guh-nee-AY-see-ee) is a family of flowering plants in the order Gentianales. The family is named after James Logan, a botanist from the 18th century.
Etymology
The name Loganiaceae is derived from the Latinized name of James Logan, an Irish-born botanist who made significant contributions to the study of plants in the 18th century. The suffix "-aceae" is a standard ending in botanical nomenclature for plant family names, indicating a group of related plants.
Description
The Loganiaceae family comprises about 13 genera and 420 species of flowering plants. These plants are typically trees, shrubs, or lianas and are found in tropical and subtropical regions around the world. Many species in this family are known for their medicinal properties, including Strychnos nux-vomica, which produces the poison strychnine, and Gelsemium sempervirens, a plant used in homeopathic remedies.
Related Terms
- Gentianales: The order to which the Loganiaceae family belongs.
- Strychnos nux-vomica: A species in the Loganiaceae family known for producing the poison strychnine.
- Gelsemium sempervirens: A species in the Loganiaceae family used in homeopathic remedies.
- Liana: A type of climbing plant often found in tropical rainforests, many species of which belong to the Loganiaceae family.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Loganiaceae
- Wikipedia's article - Loganiaceae
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