Tiliaceae

  • Family

    Tiliaceae (Magnoliophyta)

  • Scientific Name

    Tiliaceae

  • Common Names

    Linden Family

  • Description

    Number of genera: 50

    Number of species: 450

    Distribution (from PLANTAE): This family is widespread in tropical and subtropical regions, with relatively few species in temperate climates. Tilia, the linden or basswood, is the most familiar extratropical genus.

  • Floras and Monographs

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

    Tiliaceae: [Book] Britton, Nathaniel L. & Millspaugh, Charles F. 1920. The Bahama Flora.