In this article we will discuss about the Classification of Farinosae. According to Engler and Prantl, Farinosae consists of five families:- Flagellariaceae 2. Commelinaceae 3. Eriocaulaceae 4. Pontederiaceae 5. Bromeliaceae. Family # 1. Flagellariaceae: Flagellariaceae are shrubs or undershrub's, erect or climbing. Leaves are alternate, plicate or flat with several prominent nerves, with a long tubular sheath covering major part [...]
In this article we will discuss about the Classification of Spathiflorae. According to Engler and Prantl, Spathiflorae consists of two families:- 1. Araceae 2. Lemnaceae. Family # 1. Araceae: Araceaeare are herbs with tuberous rhizome or corm, or stem short and erect, often woody, or climbers, sometimes epiphytic; unarmed or rarely with spines or thorns; laticiferous tissues present, mostly associated [...]
In this article we will discuss about the classification of Piperales. According to Engler, Piperales consists of three families:- 1. Piperaceae 2. Chloranthaceae 3. Saururaceae. Family # 1. Piperaceae: Piperaceae are herbs or shrubs, rarely trees, sometimes climbing with adventitious roots, usually aromatic. Leaves of Piperaceae are simple, alternate, entire, usually stipulate; stipules adnate to the petiole; leaf-blade often oblique. [...]