FAMILY EUPHORBIACEAE: REVIEW

Devraj Panchani; Nainesh Modi

doi:10.47413/vidya.v3i2.377

Authors

Devraj T. Panchani Gujarat University https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7187-1442
Nainesh R. Modi Gujarat University https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3790-632X

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47413/vidya.v3i2.377

Keywords:

Cyathium, Euphorbiaceae, Invulcre, Phylogeny, Taxonomy

Abstract

The Euphorbiaceae family was recognised by Jussie for its characteristics like the presence of latex, specialised types of inflorescences known as Cyathium, and unisexual flowers present on the same plants or on different plants. Current review comprises diversity and distribution of family Euphorbiaceae, taxonomic characters, history of nomenclature and taxonomy, classification and phylogeny, international, national and regional status of Euphorbiaceae family. Apart from this it also contains some suggestions regarding family Euphorbiaceae.

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