Malpighiales is a large and diverse order of flowering plants found worldwide, especially in tropical and subtropical regions. It includes over 30 plant families with a wide range of life forms, from trees and shrubs to herbs and vines. This diversity means that the plants in this order can be found in rainforests, wetlands, savannas, and even temperate woodlands.
Many species in Malpighiales have ecological importance, such as stabilizing soil and providing food or shelter for wildlife. Economically, the order includes plants used for timber, food, oils, and traditional medicines. A standout example is the rubber tree (Hevea brasiliensis), whose latex is the primary source of natural rubber, essential to industries worldwide.
Total families found for Malpighiales: 11
- 1) Calophyllaceae
- 2) Chrysobalanaceae
- 3) Clusiaceae
- 4) Erythroxylaceae
- 5) Euphorbiaceae
- 6) Hypericaceae
- 7) Linaceae
- 8) Malpighiaceae
- 9) Passifloraceae
- 10) Phyllanthaceae
- 11) Salicaceae
Total plants found for Malpighiales: 30
- 1) Acerola
- 2) Achacha
- 3) African mangosteen
- 4) Bignay
- 5) Burmese grape
- 6) Button mangosteen
- 7) Cassava
- 8) Castor bean
- 9) Charichuelo
- 10) Chinese tallow tree
- 11) Coca
- 12) Cocoplum
- 13) Cowa
- 14) False mangosteen
- 15) Giant granadilla
- 16) Indian gooseberry
- 17) Kei apple
- 18) Kitembilla
- 19) Linseed
- 20) Mammee apple
- 21) Mangosteen
- 22) Nance
- 23) Otaheite gooseberry
- 24) Passionfruit
- 25) Peanut butter fruit
- 26) Ramontchi
- 27) Rubber tree
- 28) St John's wort
- 29) Sweet granadilla
- 30) Tung tree