Lamiales is a large order of flowering plants, comprising a wide array of forms including trees, shrubs, herbs, and even parasitic species. Members are found globally, thriving in nearly every terrestrial habitat. This order encompasses many well-known families like Lamiaceae (mints), Plantaginaceae (plantains), and Oleaceae (olives).
Ecologically, Lamiales species are crucial components of numerous ecosystems, often playing significant roles as primary producers and sources of nectar for pollinators. Many species are known for producing aromatic compounds. The order includes numerous plants with economic importance, from ornamentals to medicinal herbs.
A prime example of a commercial crop from the order Lamiales is lavender (Lavandula angustifolia)
Total families found for Lamiales: 6
- 1) Lamiaceae
- 2) Oleaceae
- 3) Pedaliaceae
- 4) Plantaginaceae
- 5) Scrophulariaceae
- 6) Verbenaceae
Total plants found for Lamiales: 33
- 1) Basil
- 2) Buck's horn plantain
- 3) Butterfly bush
- 4) Catnip
- 5) Chia
- 6) Chinese potato
- 7) Common Jasmine
- 8) Common lavender
- 9) Common thyme
- 10) Field mint
- 11) Herb Hyssop
- 12) Holy basil
- 13) Jasmine
- 14) Lavender
- 15) Lemon balm
- 16) Lemon basil
- 17) Lemon verbena
- 18) Marjoram
- 19) Mint
- 20) Olive
- 21) Oregano
- 22) Patchouli
- 23) Pennyroyal
- 24) Peppermint
- 25) Perilla (Crop)
- 26) Rosemary
- 27) Sage
- 28) Sesame
- 29) Spearmint
- 30) Summer savory
- 31) Teak
- 32) Thai basil
- 33) Winter savory