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Order: Magnoliales
Life
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> magnoliids
There are a total of five families of which one, the
Annonaceae, is indigenous to southern
Africa. In addition the Magnoliaceae
(magnolias) and
Myristicaceae (includes
Nutmeg tree) are
cultivated in southern Africa. Globally, there are about 154 genera and
2929 species of which eight genera and 14 species (all in
Annonaceae) are indigenous to southern
Africa.
Families encountered in southern Africa
Annonaceae
A tropical family with 129 genera and 2220 species. In southern Africa
there are 8 genera with a total of 14 species. The genus
Annona contains a number of
species that are cultivated for their fruit, including
Custard apple and
Soursop.
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Magnoliaceae (magnolias)
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Myristicaceae (Nutmeg genus)
There are about 20 genera and 475 species, none of which are
native to southern Africa. However, Myristica fragrans
(Nutmeg tree) is cultivated in the region and yields nutmeg and mace spices. |
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Families not encountered in southern Africa: Degeneriaceae, Himantandraceae
and Eupomatiaceae.
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