Malvales (Noun)
Meaning
Malvaceae; Bombacaceae; Elaeocarpaceae; Sterculiaceae; Tiliaceae.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Malvales is an order of flowering plants that includes the families Malvaceae, Bombacaceae, Elaeocarpaceae, Sterculiaceae, and Tiliaceae.
- The order Malvales is characterized by its pentamerous flowers and fruit types that range from capsules to follicles.
- Malvales is often divided into several suborders, with the suborder Malvinae including the families Malvaceae and Bombacaceae.
- Malvales is also known for its economic importance, with many species in the order being used for food, fiber, and medicine.
- The families within Malvales, such as Elaeocarpaceae, Sterculiaceae, and Tiliaceae, have been subject to various classifications and reclassifications over time.