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... genera , and 4,000 spe- cies . Meliaceae is the largest family in the group with about 50 genera and 1,400 species . Some families , such as Aitoniaceae and Coriariaceae , among others , consist of only a single genus . The largest genera ...
... genera , and 4,000 spe- cies . Meliaceae is the largest family in the group with about 50 genera and 1,400 species . Some families , such as Aitoniaceae and Coriariaceae , among others , consist of only a single genus . The largest genera ...
Page 229
... genera and about 10 species . Only recently revived , the family in the past has been part of Viscaceae or Loranthaceae . Family Loranthaceae ( in the broad sense ) Trees or shrubs parasitic on branches of trees , rarely on roots of ...
... genera and about 10 species . Only recently revived , the family in the past has been part of Viscaceae or Loranthaceae . Family Loranthaceae ( in the broad sense ) Trees or shrubs parasitic on branches of trees , rarely on roots of ...
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... genera and 160 species widely distribut- ed in tropical and subtropical regions , especially in southern Africa and Madagascar . Family Retziaceae ( retzia family ) Shrubs . Leaves whorled , simple . Inflorescence cymose ; flowers ...
... genera and 160 species widely distribut- ed in tropical and subtropical regions , especially in southern Africa and Madagascar . Family Retziaceae ( retzia family ) Shrubs . Leaves whorled , simple . Inflorescence cymose ; flowers ...
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