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Salvadoraceae

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Kingdom
  
Plantae

Scientific name
  
Salvadoraceae

Rank
  
Family

Order
  
Brassicales

Higher classification
  
Brassicales

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Lower classifications
  
Salvadora persica, Azima tetracantha

Salvadoraceae is a family in the plant order Brassicales, consisting of three genera with a total of 11 known species. They occur in Africa (including Madagascar), Southeast Asia, and on Java, suggesting they are probably found in much of Malesia. They are often found in hot, dry areas.

Salvadoraceae was previously placed in order Celastrales, but is now placed Brassicales.

Genera

  • Azima
  • Dobera
  • Salvadora (toothbrush tree)
  • References

    Salvadoraceae Wikipedia