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Aphyllanthaceae

Aphyllanthaceae

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A family of flowering plants that includes plants called Aphyllanthes
  • noun
  • /əˌfɪlənˈθeɪʃiˌi/
  • Specialized
: Aphyllanthaceae
  • The genus Aphyllanthes is the sole member of the Aphyllanthaceae family in some botanical systems.

Examples

  • Recent studies question the classification of Aphyllanthaceae as a separate plant family.

  • Some botanists recognize Aphyllanthaceae as distinct from the Liliaceae family.

  • The family Aphyllanthaceae consists of unique flowering plants.

  • Did you know that Aphyllanthaceae is sometimes grouped with Liliaceae?

  • Botanists study the characteristics of the Aphyllanthaceae family to understand its relationship with other plant families.

  • Many horticulturists appreciate the beauty of flowering plants in the Aphyllanthaceae family.

  • In certain botanical classifications, Aphyllanthaceae is considered a distinct family from Liliaceae.

Surface Forms

Aphyllanthaceae singular
Aphyllanthaceae plural

Morphology

Aphyllanthaceae = Aphyllanthes (semi-transparent) = aphyllanthes + aceae

Built from the genus name plus the technical botanical suffix '-aceae', which is predictable if one knows taxonomic naming but may be unfamiliar to general learners.

Etymology

Aphyllanthaceae comes from Greek parts: a- meaning 'without', phyll- meaning 'leaf' and anth- meaning 'flower', with -aceae used for a plant 'family'. So it literally suggests a 'family of leafless flowers', a simple image to help you remember this small plant family that includes the genus Aphyllanthes.