Class
Order
Classification
Subordinate Taxa
Nomenclature
Scientific Name:
Plantaginaceae Juss.
Synonymy:
- = Hippuridaceae
- = Callitrichaceae
Description
Herbs or occasionally subshrubs. Lvs usually all radical, sometimes cauline, alternate or opposite, simple, sometimes reduced, exstipulate, generally sheathing at base. Fls usually in spikes, small, actinomorphic, usually ☿, bracteate. Calyx herbaceous or scarious; sepals 4, often connate at base, persistent. Corolla gamopetalous; segments (3)–4, imbricate, scarious. Stamens (1)–4, epipetalous or inserted at base of perianth; anthers versatile, 2-locular. Ovary superior, 1–4-locular; style 1; ovules 1-many; placentation axile or basal. Fr. a circumscissile capsule or hard indehiscent nut. Seed endospermic; embryo straight.
[From: Webb et al. (1988) Flora of New Zealand. Volume 4.]
Biostatus
| Category | Number |
|---|---|
| Indigenous (Endemic) | 145 |
| Indigenous (Non-endemic) | 9 |
| Indigenous (Non-endemic): Sometimes present | 1 |
| Exotic: Fully Naturalised | 38 |
| Exotic: Casual | 12 |
| Exotic: Presence uncertain | 1 |
| Origin uncertain: Present in wild | 2 |
| Total | 208 |
Bibliography
Cronquist, A. 1988: The evolution and classification of flowering plants. The New York Botanic Gardens, New York.
Mabberley, D.J. 2008: Mabberley's plant book, a portable dictionary of plants, their classification and uses. Edition 3. Cambridge University Press.
