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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.

Synonyms

  • Order Gentianales
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