Menispermaceae

  • Family

    Menispermaceae (Magnoliophyta)

  • Scientific Name

    Menispermaceae

  • Common Names

    Moonseed Family

  • Description

    Number of genera: 70

    Number of species: 400

    Description (from PLANTAE): Mostly woody climbers

    Distribution (from PLANTAE): This family is widespread in tropical and subtropical countries, with relatively few species in temperate climates

  • Floras and Monographs

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

    Menispermaceae: [Book] Britton, Nathaniel L. & Millspaugh, Charles F. 1920. The Bahama Flora.