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Malpighiaceae

Malpighiaceae

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A family of tropical shrubs and trees often grown for bright flowers
  • noun
  • /mælˌpɪɡiˈeɪʃiˌi/
  • Specialized
: Malpighiaceae
  • The Malpighiaceae family includes several species prized for their bright yellow flowers.

Examples

  • Many tropical gardens feature shrubs belonging to the Malpighiaceae due to their attractive appearance.

  • The Malpighiaceae family includes many beautiful flowering plants.

  • Botanists have discovered new medicinal uses for plants within the Malpighiaceae family.

  • Did you know that Malpighiaceae are often used in landscaping?

  • The Malpighiaceae family includes many species of tropical shrubs that are used for ornamental gardening.

  • The Malpighiaceae family is known for its unique paired glands and beautiful foliage.

  • Several members of the Malpighiaceae family have economic importance in the production of traditional medicines.

Synonyms

family Malpighiaceae
vsMalpighiaceae
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of tropical shrubs and trees that have flowers and grow mainly in the Americas

stresses distinctive paired glands and usually opposite leaves and economic importance

Compounds

family Malpighiaceae
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of tropical shrubs and trees that have flowers and grow mainly in the Americas

Surface Forms

Malpighiaceae singular
Malpighiaceas plural

Etymology

Malpighiaceae is named for the Italian scientist Malpighi, and the ending -aceae means 'family of plants', just like Rosaceae ('rose family'). So Malpighiaceae simply means the 'Malpighi family' of tropical shrubs and trees.