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Theophrastoideae

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Also known as Theophrastaceae

Theophrastoideae is a small subfamily of flowering plants in the family Primulaceae. It was formerly recognized as a separate family Theophrastaceae. As previously circumscribed, the family consisted of eight genera and 95 species of trees or shrubs, native to tropical regions of the Americas.

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Instance of
taxon
Parent taxon
Primulaceae
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Theophrasta jussieui.jpg
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taxon name
Theophrastoideae
taxon rank
subfamily
Commons category
Theophrastoideae
topic's main category
Category:Theophrastoideae
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  • Description
  • Taxonomy
  • History
  • Phylogeny
  • Subdivision
  • Etymology
  • Botanical authority
  • Distribution and habitat
  • Distribution
  • Habitat
  • References
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Theophrastoideae is a small subfamily of flowering plants in the family Primulaceae. It was formerly recognized as a separate family Theophrastaceae. As previously circumscribed, the family consisted of eight genera and 95 species of trees or shrubs, native to tropical regions of the Americas.

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