Acanthaceae

  • Family

    Acanthaceae (Magnoliophyta)

  • Scientific Name

    Acanthaceae

  • Common Names

    Acanthus Family

  • Description

    Number of genera: 250

    Number of species: 2,500

    Distribution (from PLANTAE): This family is widespread in tropical regions, with only a few species in temperate climates

  • Floras and Monographs

    Acanthaceae: [Book] Gleason, Henry A. & Cronquist, Arthur J. 1991. Manual of vascular plants of northeastern United States and adjacent Canada. lxxv + 910 pp.

    Acanthaceae: [Article] Leonard, Emery C. 1951. The Acanthaceae of Colombia, I. Contr. U. S. Natl. Herb. 31: 1-117.