Pedaliaceae belongs to the order Lamiales. It is also known as Pedalium family or Sesame family.
The Pedaliaceae is a small family of flowering plants that includes mostly herbs and low shrubs, found mainly in tropical and dry regions of the Old World, especially Africa and South Asia. These plants often have sticky or hairy stems and leaves, and their flowers are usually tubular and bilaterally symmetrical. Fruits are often capsules with spines, hooks, or wings that help with seed dispersal by wind or animals.
Pedaliaceae species are adapted to sandy or arid soils and are known for their resilience in hot, dry climates. The most important commercial crop in this family is sesame (Sesamum indicum), cultivated for its small, oil-rich seeds. Sesame seeds are widely used in cooking, baking, and oil production, and the plant has been grown for thousands of years across Asia, Africa, and the Middle East.
Total genera found for Pedaliaceae: 1
- 1) Sesamum
Total plants found for Pedaliaceae: 1
- 1) Sesame