Irvingiaceae

 Irvingiaceae is a family of flowering plants, consisting of 13 species in the 3 genera[2] Allantospermum, Irvingia and Klainedoxa. Desbordesia, formerly accepted is now included in Irvingia.

Irvingiaceae
Irvingia malayana.JPG
Irvingia malayana
Scientific classificatione
Kingdom:Plantae
Clade:Tracheophytes
Clade:Angiosperms
Clade:Eudicots
Clade:Rosids
Order:Malpighiales
Family:Irvingiaceae
Exell & Mendonça[1]
Genera
  • Allantospermum
  • Desbordesia
  • Irvingia
  • Klainedoxa

The family is named for the Scottish naval surgeonEdward George Irving.[3]

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