Ericales is a large and diverse order of flowering plants, encompassing a wide range of forms from small herbaceous plants to large trees. Members are globally distributed, thriving in various climates from arctic tundras to tropical rain forests.
Ecologically, Ericales species play crucial roles in their ecosystems, often dominating heathlands, bogs, and forests. Many provide food and habitat for wildlife. The order includes numerous commercially important plants. A prime example of a commercial crop from the order Ericales is the Blueberry (Vaccinium species), extensively cultivated worldwide for its edible berries, which are valued for their taste and nutritional benefits.
Total families found for Ericales: 7
- 1) Actinidiaceae
- 2) Ebenaceae
- 3) Ericaceae
- 4) Lecythidaceae
- 5) Primulaceae
- 6) Sapotaceae
- 7) Theaceae
Total plants found for Ericales: 27
- 1) Abiu
- 2) American persimmon
- 3) Argan
- 4) Bilberry
- 5) Black sapote
- 6) Brazil nut
- 7) Canistel
- 8) Creeping jenny
- 9) Date-plum
- 10) Gaub tree
- 11) Hardy kiwi
- 12) Jackalberry
- 13) Japanese persimmon
- 14) Kiwifruit
- 15) Large cranberry
- 16) Mamey sapote
- 17) Miracle fruit
- 18) Northern highbush blueberry
- 19) Paradise nut
- 20) Sapodilla
- 21) Shea tree
- 22) Star apple
- 23) Strawberry tree
- 24) Tea
- 25) Vaccinium spp
- 26) Velvet apple
- 27) White star apple