Apocynaceae (/ əˌpɑːsəˈneɪsiˌaɪ, - siːˌiː /, from Apocynum, Greek for "dog-away") is a family of flowering plants that includes trees, shrubs, herbs, stem succulents, and vines, commonly known as the dogbane family, [1] because some taxa were used as dog poison. [when?][2] Members of the family are native to the European, Asian, African, Austral...

Apocynaceae, dogbane family (order Gentianales) of flowering plants, including about 400 genera and 4,555 species of trees, shrubs, woody vines, and herbs. Most members are considered poisonous, and a number are cultivated as ornamentals for their attractive flowers and foliage.

In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Characters of Apocynaceae 2. Distribution of Apocynaceae 3. Economic Importance 4. Affinities 5. Important Types.

The modern concept of Apocynaceae contains several subfamilies, some of which were treated in the past as families Asclepiadaceae and Periplocaceae. Although this treatment does not separate genera by subfamily, a key to subfamilies is provided for general knowledge.

There are two main types of trichomes in the Apocynaceae, i.e., unicellular and multicellular. Unicellular includes: 1) papillae -mainly on the adaxial surface of the corolla; 2) eglandular; 3) ribbon-like -rarely found on adaxial surface of corolla lobes; and 4) eglandular, sharp or uncinate.

2023年9月23日 · Apocynaceae is an important family in angiosperms, also known as the dogbane family of flowering plants. It is a large family comprising approximately 5000 species and 415 genera according to updated classification (Endress et al., 2014).

Apocynaceae is a family of flowering plants characterized by their milky sap, simple leaves, and showy, fragrant flowers. Many species are cultivated for their ornamental value, while others have medicinal properties or produce useful products such as rubber or fiber.

2013年3月1日 · In their most recent classification of Apocynaceae in 2000, Endress and Bruyns recognized five subfamilies of Apocynaceae (Rauvolfioideae, Apocynoideae, Periplocoideae, Secamonoideae and...

In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Characters of Apocynaceae 2. Distribution of Apocynaceae 3. Economic Importance 4. Affinities 5. Important Types.

2020年12月31日 · Apocynaceae is one of the most important plant families that comprises 410 genera and more than 5500 species that include trees, shrubs, herbs, stem succulents, and lianas, commonly named as the dogbane family.