Family Acanthaceae Juss., nom. cons.


Summary
Family number:
6
Last updated:
27 April 2023
Kind of family:
Dicotyledon
Number of accepted genera:
222
Type genus:
Acanthus L.

Synonyms


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References:
  1. McDade, L. A. et al. 2008. Toward a comprehensive understanding of phylogenetic relationships among lineages of Acanthaceae s.l. (Lamiales). Amer. J. Bot. 95:1136-1152.
  2. Scotland, R. W. & K. Vollesen. 2000. Classification of Acanthaceae. Kew Bull. 55:513-589.
Cite as: USDA, Agricultural Research Service, National Plant Germplasm System. 2026. Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN Taxonomy). National Germplasm Resources Laboratory, Beltsville, Maryland.
URL: https://npgstest.ars-grin.gov/gringlobal/taxon/taxonomyfamily?id=6. Accessed 11 May 2026.