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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.
The Rutaceae ( / ruːˈteɪsiˌaɪ, - siːˌiː /) is a family, commonly known as the rue or citrus family, of flowering plants, usually placed in the order Sapindales. Quick Facts Scientific classification, Subfamilies ... Rutaceae. Skimmia japonica. Scientific classification. Kingdom:
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.
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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. A number of these plants, notably members of the genus Citrus, are important food.
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See text . Rutoideae is a flowering plant subfamily in the family Rutaceae. The subfamily has had varying circumscriptions. In a 2012 classification of the family it was one of only two subfamilies and contained most of the genera, whereas in a 2021 classification it has only five genera.
Rutaceae is a large family of flowering plants, comprising about 160 genera and over 2000 species. 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.