Gentianales (Noun)
Meaning
An order of dicotyledonous plants having gamopetalous flowers; Gentianaceae; Apocynaceae; Asclepiadaceae; Loganiaceae; Oleaceae; Salvadoraceae.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The order Gentianales consists of flowering plants commonly known as gentians, dogbanes, and jasmine, among others.
- Gentianales are often characterized by their gamopetalous flowers, which have fused petals.
- Many species within the Gentianales order, such as those in the family Gentianaceae, have medicinal properties.
- Some plants in the Gentianales order, including those in the Apocynaceae family, are used in traditional medicine for their alkaloids.
- Gentianales can be found in diverse habitats around the world, with the Loganiaceae family often thriving in tropical regions.