Plant Order

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Vahliales

Description Vahliales is a plant order that includes about 400 species of flowering plants. These plants are found in various habitats, from deserts to forests, and are known for their beautiful blooms. The order was named after Martin Vahl, a Danish botanist who lived in the 18th century. Vahliales are important for their ornamental value and medicinal properties. Taxonomic Information…
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Commelinales

Description Commelinales is an order of monocot flowering plants that includes approximately 800 species. These plants are unique in that their flowers only last for a day, which is why they are often referred to as “dayflowers.” Commelinales are commonly found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, but some species can also be found in temperate regions. Taxonomic…
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Crossosomatales

Description Crossosomatales is a small order of flowering plants that consists of only 8 families and around 340 species. These plants are mainly found in tropical and subtropical regions, particularly in the Americas and Africa. The order was first described by Armen Takhtajan in 1967. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukarya Kingdom Plantae Phylum Magnoliophyta Class Magnoliopsida Order Crossosomatales Family Stachyuraceae, Crossosomataceae,…
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