Asclepiadaceae
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Asclepiadaceae
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae Division: Magnoliophyta Class: Magnoliopsida Subclass: Asteridae Order: Gentianales Family: Asclepiadaceae

The Asclepiadaceae family, are a group of perennial herbs, twining shrubs, lianas, or rarely trees belonging to the order Gentianales. The name comes from the genus Asclepias.

There are 348 genera, with about 2900 species. They are mainly located in the tropics to subtropics, especially in South America.

External Links

Asclepiadaceae Family

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