Moraceae
Moraceae
Moraceae (pronounced /mɔːˈreɪsiː/), also known as the mulberry family or fig family, is a family of flowering plants comprising about 40 genera and over 1000 species. Most are widespread in tropical and subtropical regions, with a few species extending into temperate zones.
Etymology
The name Moraceae is derived from the genus Morus, which is Latin for mulberry. The family name was first used by French botanist Antoine Laurent de Jussieu in 1789 in his book, Genera Plantarum.
Description
Members of the Moraceae family are generally trees or shrubs, often with milky sap and simple, alternate leaves. The flowers are typically small and inconspicuous, with the fruit often a multiple fruit, in which the ovaries of several flowers are united into a single structure.
Genera
Some of the notable genera in the Moraceae family include:
- Morus (mulberries)
- Ficus (figs)
- Artocarpus (breadfruits and jackfruits)
- Broussonetia (paper mulberries)
Related Terms
- Multiple fruit - A fruit that develops from the merger of several ovaries that were separate in a single flower, or from ovaries of many flowers.
- Milky sap - A white, milky substance found in certain plants, often with latex-like properties.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Moraceae
- Wikipedia's article - Moraceae
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