Austrobaileyales is an order of flowering plants considered one of the earliest diverging lineages of angiosperms. Many species in this order are woody plants, including trees, shrubs, and lianas, with unique water-conducting cells that are intermediate between tracheids and true vessels. The order consists of three families, which are primarily found in tropical and subtropical regions.
Most species are distributed across Southeast Asia, Australia, and the Pacific Islands, thriving in humid forest environments. Austrobaileyales members play important ecological roles, contributing to forest structure and biodiversity. Some species are cultivated for their medicinal and aromatic properties, while others are valued for their ornamental appeal.
The best example of a commercial crop from the order Austrobaileyales is star anise (Illicium verum).
Total families found for Austrobaileyales: 1
Total plants found for Austrobaileyales: 1
- 1) Star anise