Meliaceae

  • Family

    Meliaceae (Magnoliophyta)

  • Scientific Name

    Meliaceae

  • Common Names

    Mahogany Family

  • Description

    Number of genera: 51

    Number of species: 550

    Distribution (from PLANTAE): This family is widespread in tropical and subtropical regions, with relatively few species in temperate climates.

  • Floras and Monographs

    Meliaceae: [Book] Gleason, Henry A. & Cronquist, Arthur J. 1991. Manual of vascular plants of northeastern United States and adjacent Canada. lxxv + 910 pp.