Cecropiaceae (Noun)
Meaning
In some classifications included in family Moraceae.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The Cecropiaceae is a family of flowering plants that includes the genera Cecropia and Coussapoa, commonly known as the pumpwood trees.
- In some classifications, the family Cecropiaceae is considered a subfamily (Cecropioideae) within the family Urticaceae.
- The Cecropiaceae family is characterized by its herbaceous or woody plants, often with milky sap and simple, alternate leaves.
- However, recent molecular studies suggest that the Cecropiaceae should be included in the family Moraceae, along with the figs and banyans.
- Various authors have placed the family Cecropiaceae in different positions, including as a subfamily within the Urticaceae or as a distinct family within the order Rosales.