Family Nyctaginaceae Juss., nom. cons.


Summary
Family number:
777
Last updated:
27 April 2023
Kind of family:
Dicotyledon
Number of accepted genera:
31
Type genus:
Nyctago Juss.

Synonyms

Subdivisions of Nyctaginaceae Juss., nom. cons.
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Seeds

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References:
  1. Don, R. & S. Ducournau. 2018. International Seed Testing Association handbook on seedling evaluation Appendix 2:A2-5.
  2. Douglas, N. & R. Spellenberg. 2010. A new tribal classification of Nyctaginaceae. Taxon 59:905-910.
  3. Douglas, N. A. & P. S. Manos. 2007. Molecular phylogeny of Nyctaginaceae: Taxonomy, biogeography, and characters associated with a radiation of xerophytic genera in North America. Amer. J. Bot. 94:856-872.
  4. Rettig, J. H. et al. 1992. Phylogeny of the Caryophyllales – gene sequence data. Taxon 42:201-209. DOI: 10.2307/1222329.
Cite as: USDA, Agricultural Research Service, National Plant Germplasm System. 2026. Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN Taxonomy). National Germplasm Resources Laboratory, Beltsville, Maryland.
URL: https://npgsweb.ars-grin.gov/gringlobal/taxon/taxonomyfamily?id=777. Accessed 16 October 2026.