Subfamily Philadelphaceae (Noun)
Meaning
One genus; usually included in family Hydrangeaceae.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The subfamily Philadelphaceae typically include around seven to nine genera but some classifications consider just one genus.
- Philadelphus is the single genus making up the subfamily Philadelphaceae according to some taxonomical views.
- The plant classifications vary in their approach to subfamily Philadelphaceae and its closest associations.
- A less common approach gathers several close genera in the subfamily Philadelphaceae usually within the larger family Hydrangeaceae group.
- Current understanding places certain genera such as Philadelphus within the subfamily Philadelphaceae or as variations that may split this category.