FAMILY CAESALPINIACEAE Meaning and
Definition
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Family Caesalpiniaceae is a botanical family commonly known as the legume family or the pea family. It is a large family of flowering plants characterized by the presence of legume or pod-shaped fruits. Members of Family Caesalpiniaceae are distributed primarily in tropical and subtropical regions worldwide, with a few species found in temperate regions.
The plants in this family encompass a wide diversity of forms, including trees, shrubs, and herbs. They are known for their compound leaves, with numerous leaflets arranged along a central axis called a rachis. The flowers of Caesalpiniaceae are typically showy and vibrant, ranging in color from yellow and orange to red and purple. They have a distinct blossom structure, with five petals, including two large upper petals called standard petals, two lateral petals known as wing petals, and a lower petal formed like a boat, also known as a keel petal.
Many species within Family Caesalpiniaceae have significant economic and ecological importance. Some members are cultivated for their timber, ornamental features, or as sources of dyes, resins, and medicinal compounds. Additionally, certain leguminous species fix atmospheric nitrogen through a symbiotic relationship with specific bacteria, contributing to soil fertility and ecosystem balance.
This family is named after Andrea Cesalpino, an Italian botanist and physician who played a pivotal role in the development of scientific botany during the 16th century.
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Etymology of FAMILY CAESALPINIACEAE
The word "Caesalpiniaceae" is derived from the genus name "Caesalpinia", which was named in honor of the Italian botanist and physician Andrea Cesalpino (1519-1603). Cesalpino was one of the pioneers of modern botany and made significant contributions to the classification and understanding of plants. The suffix "-aceae" is a standard botanical designation indicating a family in the plant classification system. Therefore, "Family Caesalpiniaceae" refers to the family of plants that includes the genus Caesalpinia and its related species.
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