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Rutaceae, the rue family of flowering plants (order Sapindales ), composed of 160 genera and about 2,070 species. Rutaceae includes woody shrubs and trees (and a few herbaceous perennials) and is distributed throughout the world, especially in warm temperate and tropical regions.
The Rutaceae (/ r uː ˈ t eɪ s i ˌ aɪ,-s iː ˌ iː /) is a family, commonly known as the rue or citrus family, of flowering plants, usually placed in the order Sapindales. Species of the family generally have flowers that divide into four or five parts, usually with strong scents.
- Rutaceae, Juss., 1789
- Sapindales
This article was most recently revised and updated by Melissa Petruzzello. The rue family (Rutaceae) comprises more than 2,000 species across 160 genera, most of which are woody shrubs and trees. The flowers are generally showy and fragrant, and many species have attractive aromatic foliage.
- Melissa Petruzzello
The division of Rutaceae into subfamilies is still inadequate and provisional. Previous phylogen... A new subfamily classification of the Citrus family (Rutaceae) based on six nuclear and plastid markers - Appelhans - 2021 - TAXON - Wiley Online Library
- Marc S. Appelhans, Marc S. Appelhans, Michael J. Bayly, Margaret M. Heslewood, Milton Groppo, G. Ant...
- 2021
Jan 16, 2022 · The present work provides a comprehensive overview of these studies in the Rutaceae, with an emphasis on taxa that occur in the American continent, notably in the Neotropical Region, and indicates groups that still need more in-depth studies, specially in a systematic point of view.
The family has a cosmopolitan distribution, with representatives found in all parts of the world except for Antarctica. Rutaceae includes aromatic trees, shrubs, and herbs known for their essential oils. The family has numerous commercial uses and contains many important medicinal plants.
This current paper provides an overview of its traditional, phytochemical, and pharmacological features, which may aid researchers in determining the potency and efficacy of Family Rutaceae as therapeutic plants.
