Apocynaceae

Apocynaceae
Apocynum cannabinum
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Gentianales
Family: Apocynaceae
Juss.
Type genus
Apocynum
Synonyms
  • Asclepiadaceae Borkh. (nom. cons.)
  • Periplocaceae Schltr. (nom. cons.)
  • Plumeriaceae Horan.
  • Stapeliaceae Horan.
  • Vincaceae Vest
  • Willughbeiaceae J. Agardh

The Apocynaceae or dogbane family is a family of flowering plants in the order Gentianales. It includes trees, shrubs, herbs, and lianas. They usually have a milky sap. There are about 200 genera and 2,000 species.


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