Family Peridiscaceae Kuhlm., nom. cons.


Summary
Family number:
847
Last updated:
27 April 2023
Kind of family:
Dicotyledon
Number of accepted genera:
4
Type genus:
Peridiscus Benth.

Synonyms

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References:
  1. Soltis, D. E. et al. 2007. Monophyly and relationships of the enigmatic amphitropical family Peridiscaceae. Taxon 56:65-73.
  2. Wurdack, K. J. & C. C. Davis. 2009. Malpighiales phylogenetics: gaining ground on one of the most recalcitrant clades in the angiosperm tree of life. Amer. J. Bot. 96:1551-1570. Note: include Medusandra based on molecular evidence
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=847. Accessed 25 June 2026.