AcanthaceaeJuss.

First published in Gen. Pl. [Jussieu] 102. 1789 [4 Aug 1789] (1789)nom. cons.
This family is accepted

Synonyms

Has 1 Synonyms

Heterotypic Synonyms

  • Avicenniaceae Miq. inPl. Preiss. [J.G.C.Lehmann] 1: 353. 1845 [14-16 Aug 1845] (1845)nom. cons.

Accepted Genera

Includes 208 Accepted Genera

Classification

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Publications

POWO follows these authorities in accepting this name:

  • APG IV (2016) http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/boj.12385

The Kew Tropical Plant Families Identification Handbook

  • Brummitt, R. K. (2007c). Acanthaceae. In: V. H. Heywood, R. K. Brummitt, A. Culham & O. Seberg (eds), Flowering Plant Families of the World, pp. 23–24. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.
  • McDade, L. A., Daniel, T. F. & Kiel, C. A. (2008). Towards a comprehensive understanding of phylogenetic relationships among lineages of Acanthaceae s.l. (Lamiales). Amer. J. Bot. 95: 1136–1152.
  • Scotland, R. W. & Vollesen, K. (2000). Classification of Acanthaceae. Kew Bull. 55: 513–589.
  • Vollesen, K. (2008). Acanthaceae (Part 1). In: H. J. Beentje & S. A. Ghazanfar (eds), Flora of Tropical East Africa. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.

Trees of New Guinea

  • Backer, C.A. & Bakhuizen van den Brink Jr., R.C. (1965). Acanthaceae. Fl. Java 2: 544–593.
  • Rogier de Kok (2022). Trees of New Guinea. Timothy M. A. Utteridge and Laura V. S. Jennings (Eds) Kew Publishing. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew

Other Data

Other Kew resources that provide information on this taxon:

DateReferenceIdentified AsBarcodeType StatusHas image?
Jan 1, 2024Reynoso, E.; Majaducon, R. [21679] PhilippinesK000626840 No
Jul 1, 2022Jarvis, R.; Groves, K.; Jarvis, R.; Hoggs, R.; Rabehevitra, D.; Randrianasolo, V. [RJ002] MadagascarK001600389 No
Jun 30, 2022Harris, K.D; Fredriksen, L.K, Dabo, J; Rajaovelona, L; Davies, N; Youssouf [KDH003] MadagascarK001600330 No
Mar 14, 2017Suddee, S., et al. [2025] ThailandK000939295 No
Mar 14, 2017Parnell, J.A.N., et al. [2053] ThailandK000939297 No
Mar 14, 2017Parnell, J.A.N., et al. [2053] ThailandK000939310 No
Nov 1, 2012Razanajatovo, M.H., et al. [MHR 149] MadagascarK000662383 Yes
Jan 1, 2011Valenzuela, L.G.; Suclli, E.; Suares, N.; Alarcón, E. [10786] PeruK001871054 No
Jan 1, 2008Ortiz, E.M.V. [1243] PeruK001871053 No
Dec 1, 2007Nguyen van Du et al. [HNK 1153] VietnamK000224687 No
Dec 1, 2000Kamundi, D. [732] CameroonK000339090 No
Dec 1, 2000Buzgo, M. [714] CameroonK000339089 No
May 1, 2000Cheek, M. [9826] CameroonK000339074 Yes
May 1, 2000Cheek, M. [9826] CameroonK000339075 Yes
Jul 1, 1999Etuge, M. [3547] CameroonK000339073 Yes
Jan 1, 1995Gereau, R.E. [5667] CameroonK000029056 No
Jan 1, 1990Nemba, J. [948] CameroonK000029266 Yes
Dec 1, 1974Letouzey, R. [13415] CameroonK000029068 No
Usteri, A. [240 a] BrazilK001046320 Yes
Meyer (Dr) [s.n.] IndonesiaK005636777 No
Miers, J. [3512] BrazilK001046310 Yes
van Steenis, C.G.G.J. [9259] IndonesiaK005636771 No
van Steenis, C.G.G.J. [9855] IndonesiaK005636766 No
Beaman, J.H.; Ali, L.; Beaman, R.S.; Beaman, T.E.; Decker, P.; Ismael, G. [10119] MalaysiaK005636776 No
Lassan, P. [SAN92091] MalaysiaK005636821 No
Munting; Jugah [S55617] IndonesiaK005636760 No
Erwin; Paul [S27404] MalaysiaK005636818 No
Asik Mantor [SAN136995] MalaysiaK005636791 No
Horsfield, T. [s.n.] IndonesiaK005636808 No
Souza, V.C. [13823] BrazilK001046318 Yes
[TSM] [8879] IndonesiaK005636780 No
van Steenis, C.G.G.J. [10066] IndonesiaK005636768 No
de Wilde, W.J.J.O.; de Wilde-Duyfjes, B.E.E. [15137] IndonesiaK005636809 No
Meijer, W. [SAN20764] IndonesiaK005636795 No
Lucas, E.J. [1041] BrazilK001046305 Yes
Nielsen, I.; Balslev, H. [1095] BruneiK005636763 No
Burchell [7654] BrazilK001046313 Yes
Porter, G. [Cat. no. 7489] MalaysiaK001127397Unknown Type Material Yes
Cabezas, F.; Velayos, M. [2278] Equatorial GuineaK001873351 No
Cabezas, F.J.; Velayos, M. [MV14135] Equatorial GuineaK001873364 No
Tadjouteu, F.; Zapfack; Geraldo; Simo [462] CameroonK001518547 Yes
Ashworth, J.; Ndo, J.; Okon, F.; Anya, S. [245] CameroonK001518531 Yes
Cheek, M.; Sama; Ndive, E.; Enow, B. [14117] CameroonK001518532 Yes
Simbiano, F.J.; Diabaté, M.; Konaté, L.; Kolié, M. [181] GuineaK001970492 No
de Nevers, G. [14932] GuineaK001970082 No
de Nevers, G. [14803] GuineaK000010996 No
de Nevers, G. [14793] GuineaK001970006 No
de Nevers, G. [14794] GuineaK001970005 No
de Nevers, G. [14795] GuineaK001970004 No
de Nevers, G. [14796] GuineaK001970003 No
de Nevers, G.; Molmou, D.; Gbamon, K. [14824] GuineaK000010977 No
de Nevers, G. [14598] GuineaK000010940 No
de Nevers, G. [14608] GuineaK000010932 No
Tahinarivony, A.J.; Rasoanaivo, N.S. [TAJ 694] MadagascarK001906749 No
Randrianirina, J.-P.; Rapp, L. [RJP 042] MadagascarK001906744 No
Simbiano, F.J.; Thiam, A.; Délamou, E.; Niamy, E. [675] GuineaK001970344 No
Rapp, L.; Randrianirina, J.-P. [LOR 121] MadagascarK001906752 No
Gautier, L.; Rapp, L. [LG 7012] MadagascarK001906754 No
Cable, S. [792B] CameroonK000608763 Yes
Kriebel, R. [1360] Costa RicaK001890669 Yes
Monteagudo, A.; Peña, A.; Mateo, J.; Chuck, L.; Rojas, C. [15139] PeruK001871028 No
Rodríguez, E.R.; Arroyo, A.A.; Apanú, R.N. [2743] PeruK001871029 No
Vásquez, R. [27585] PeruK001871031 No
Vásquez, R.M.; Monteagudo, A. [34131] PeruK001871032 No
Vásquez, R.M.; Monteaguo, A.; Peña, A.; MAteo, J.L.; Flor, V. [33995] PeruK001871034 No
Valenzuela, L.; Suclli, E.; Farfán, J. [9343] PeruK001871037 No
Lavranos, J.; Mies; et al. [31448] YemenK001870927 No
Ralimanana, H.; Randriamboavonjy, T.; Velo. [RLI 1585] MadagascarK000751281 Yes
Ralimanana, H.; Rakotonasolo, F.; Rapanarivo, S.H.; Razafimandimby, J.J.; Razafimahatratra, E. [RLI 1603] MadagascarK000751956 Yes
Ralimanana, H.; Randriamboavonjy, T.; Velo. [RLI 1581] MadagascarK000751277 Yes
Fárfan, J.; Carazas, A.; Argandoña, W. [1181] PeruK001871116 No
Rojas, R.; Durand, K.; Shareva, G.; Zehnder, R. [7966] PeruK001871117 No
Monteagudo, A.; Peña, A; Mateo, J.; Figueroa, J.; Castillo, G.; Hernani, L.; Ureta, M.; Sebastián, A. [14246] PeruK001871118 No
Rojas, R.; Ortiz, G. [5846] PeruK001871119 No
Monteagudo, A.; Mateo, C. [5417] PeruK001871120 No
Monteagudo, A.; Mateo, C.; Ortiz, G. [4856] PeruK001871121 No
Monteagudo, A.; Mateo, J.L.; Francis, R. [12501] PeruK001871123 No
Perea, J.; Mateo, J.L. [4259] PeruK001871124 No
Rojas, R.; Ortíz, G. [9280] PeruK001871125 No
Rojas, R.; Ortíz, G. [9166] PeruK001871126 No
Vásquez, R. M.; Huamán, M.; Rivera, R. [36625] PeruK001871127 No
Vasquez, A.; Monteagudo, A.; Grupo del Curso Preparatorio 2003 [27961] PeruK001871132 No
Vilca, S.; Hernani, L.; Luza, M.; Huamán, A. [664] PeruK001871133 No
Rojas, R.; Ortíz, G. [9019] PeruK001871134 No
Rojas, R.; Ortiz, G.; Carhuaricra, T. [8368] PeruK001871135 No
Rojas, R.; Ortiz, G.; Carhuaricra, T. [8336] PeruK001871136 No
Rojas., R.; Ortiz, G. [8225] PeruK001871137 No
Rojas, R.; Ortiz, G. [8194] PeruK001871138 No
Rojas, R.; Ortiz, G. [8074] PeruK001871139 No
Rojas. R.; Check; Rojas, C. [5714] PeruK001871140 No
Vásquez, R.; Rojas, R.; Perea, J. [36460] PeruK001871128 No
Vásquez, R.; Monteagudo, A.; Peña, A.; Mateo, J. [32466] PeruK001871129 No
van der Werff, H.; Vasquez, R.; Gray, B.; Ortiz, R.; Davila, N. [18236] PeruK001871045 No
Rojas, R.; Vásquez, R.; Castillo, G.; Becerra, E.; Delgadillo, J. [4185] PeruK001871049 No
Valenzuela, L.; Suclli, E.; Calatayud, G. [3084] PeruK001871039 No
Valenzuela, L.; Farfán, J. [9860] PeruK001871038 No
Valenzuela, L.; Farfán, J.; Suclli, E.; Huamantupa, I.; Ayerbe, R. [6400] PeruK001871041 No
Valenzuela, L.; Farfán, J.; Valenzuela, R.; Gamarra, M. [7286] PeruK001871042 No
Valenzuela, L.; Suclli, E.; Huamantupa, I.; La Torre, J. [3995] PeruK001871043 No
Valenzuela, L.; Suclli, E.; Farfán, J. [5274] PeruK001871044 No
Galiano, W.; Nuñez, P.; Valenzuela, L.; Farfán, J.; Rodriguez, A.; Carazas, F. [43] PeruK001871063 No
Galiano, W.; Suclli, E.; Nuñez, P.; Rodriguez, A.; Chama, V. [6119] PeruK001871064 No
Galiano, W.; Suclli, E.; Rodriguez, A.; Carazas, A. [6697] PeruK001871065 No
Galiano, W.; Suclli, E.; Rodriguez, A.; Carazas, A. [6638] PeruK001871066 No
Huamantupa, I.; Calatayud, G.; Tito, J.; Rado, B.; Ayerbe, R. [10449] PeruK001871071 No
Vásquez, R.; Monteagudo, A.; Peña, A.; Francis, R. [29533] PeruK001871074 No
Vasquez, R; et al. [28272] PeruK001871075 No
Vásquez, R.; et al. [30510] PeruK001871076 No
Schunke Vigo, J. [8629] PeruK001871056 No
Valenzuela, L.; Suclli, E.; Farfán, J. [9439] PeruK001871061 No
Mohtar, Abg.; Hj. Othman [S59473] IndonesiaK005636788 No
Usteri, A. [230 b] BrazilK001046321 Yes
Mamba, A.; Banze, A.; Datizua, C.; Osborne, J.; Mucaleque, P.; Rachide, T.; Maoji, S.O. (guide); Saide, R.O. (guide) [AM15] MozambiqueK001346812 No
Banze, A.; Osborne, J.; Datizua, C.; Mamba, A.; Mucaleque, P.; Rachide, T.; Magido, A. (guide); Ndala, B. (guide) [AB565] MozambiqueK001346734 No
Mucaleque, P.; Osborne, J.; Banze, A.; Datizua, C.; Mamba, A.; Rachide, T.; Maoji, S.O. (guide); Saide, R.O. (guide) [PM29] MozambiqueK001346875 No
Osborne, J.; Banze, A.; Datizua, C.; Mamba, A.; Mucaleque, P.; Rachide, T.; Magido, A. (guide); Ndala, B. (guide) [JO1754] MozambiqueK001346994 No
Tripp, E. [6930] AngolaK001341267Isotype Yes
Merrett, L. [LM1944] ZambiaK001572182 Yes
Harley, R.M. [22313] BrazilK001046304 Yes
Rico, L.; Avendaño R., R. [2050] MexicoK000266024 No
Robert, A. [s.n.] BrazilK001046311 Yes
Horsfield, T. [s.n.] IndonesiaK005636807 No
Kessler; Arifin, Z.; Adriansyah; Herni; Idha, Y.N.; Kristibowati [PK1498] IndonesiaK005636772 No
Ganev, W. [536] BrazilK001046307 Yes
Horsfield, T. [122] IndonesiaK005636800 No
Fleury, M. [1350] French GuianaK001046317 Yes
McDonald; Ismail [4112] IndonesiaK005636785 No
Horsfield, T. [s.n.] IndonesiaK005636806 No
Horsfield, T. [s.n.] IndonesiaK005636804 No
Bygrave, P.C.; Davis, A.P.; Kirkup, D.; Joffre bin Hj. Ali; Ibrahim (Awong) Kaya [48] BruneiK005636762 No
George; Amin, K. [SAN121280] MalaysiaK005636822 No
Kessler; Ambri; Hamdi; pak Andreas [PK2212] IndonesiaK005636792 No
Ambriansyah [AA:799] IndonesiaK005636819 No
Mohtar, Abg.; Othman Is. [S49404] IndonesiaK005636779 No
Sales; Wooliams [PB105] MalaysiaK005636796 No
Tweedie [771] BrazilK001046319 Yes
Rico, L.; Windsor-Shaw, T.; McRobb, A.; Arroyo, L.; Roth, C. [1496] BoliviaK000295341 No
Runi; Lai; et al. [S59619] IndonesiaK005636787 No
Harley, R.M. [22313] BrazilK001046302 Yes
Kostermans, A. [13993] IndonesiaK005636782 No
Maitland, T.D. [149] CameroonK000094992 No
Horsfield, T. [30] IndonesiaK005636805 No
Daim Andau [1079] MalaysiaK005636793 No
Rico, L.; Windsor-Shaw, T.; Malavasi, A.; Viscarra, J.; Remy, F. [1518] BoliviaK000295167 No
Horsfield, T. [122] IndonesiaK005636801 No
Martinelli, G. [13287] BrazilK001046316 Yes
Chai, P. (Dr); Yii, P.C. [S64687] IndonesiaK005636758 No
Harley, R.M. [20160] BrazilK001046303 Yes
Brenan, J.P.M. [8725] NigeriaK:SPC-02922.000 No
Horsfield, T. [s.n.] IndonesiaK005636802 No
Kostermans, A. [13396] IndonesiaK005636770 No
van Steenis, C.G.G.J. [9892] IndonesiaK005636767 No
Meijer, W. [SAN20759] IndonesiaK005636797 No
Sands, M.J.S. [7170] IndonesiaK:SPC-72491.000 No
Brunt, M.A. [896] CameroonK000029498 No
Burchell [5837] BrazilK001046314 Yes
Briggs, M.; Simbiak, V.; Bofra, T. [502] IndonesiaK:SPC-77301.000 No
Chai, P.; et al. [S33115] IndonesiaK005636783 No
Burley, J.S.; Tukirin; et al. [813] IndonesiaK005636813 No
Joseph, R. [SAN125776] MalaysiaK005636759 No
Othman (Hj.); et al. [S61967] IndonesiaK005636774 No
Matamin Rumutom [73] MalaysiaK005636794 No
Ridley, H.N. [s.n.] IndonesiaK005636789 No
Burchell [9902] BrazilK001046315 Yes
Kostermans, A. [1475] IndonesiaK005636786 No
McWhirter, J. [95] MadagascarK:SPC-32196.000 No
Dransfield, S.; Dransfield, J.; Prance, G.T.; Joffre; Jang; Ibrahim; Han; Niga [1243] BruneiK005636761 No
Amin Gambating [SAN60032] MalaysiaK005636812 No
Ganev, W. [536] BrazilK001046306 Yes
s.coll. [1881] BrazilK001046312 Yes
de Wilde, W.J.J.O.; de Wilde-Duyfjes, B.E.E. [18691] IndonesiaK005636810 No
Amin, Ag. [SAN115052] MalaysiaK005636820 No
Rico, L.; Avendaño R., R. [2051] MexicoK000266028 Yes
Laizer et al. [1602] TanzaniaK000449706 Yes
Beaman, T.E.; Repin, R. [139] MalaysiaK005636823 No
Wiriadinata [3354] IndonesiaK005636773 No
Rico, L.; Avendaño R., R. [s.n.] MexicoK000266027 No
Kuswata; Soepadmo [199] IndonesiaK005636769 No
Shea, G.; Aban [San77242] MalaysiaK005636778 No
van Steenis, C.G.G.J. [10069] IndonesiaK005636765 No
Kostermans; Kuswata; Soegeng; Soepadmo [KK+SS44] IndonesiaK005636816 No
Anderson, J.A.R.; Keng, H. [K57] MalaysiaK005636799 No
Horsfield, T. [s.n.] IndonesiaK005636803 No
Madani, L.; et al. [SAN108659] MalaysiaK005636811 No
McDonald; Ismail [4112] IndonesiaK005636784 No
Ferraz, E. [271] BrazilK001046308 Yes
Madani, L.; et al. [SAN108658] MalaysiaK005636817 No
Bernaman, A.; Wong, K.M.; Kumin; Suin; Baraham [SAN134810] MalaysiaK005636790 No
Thulin, M.; Bashir A. Mohamed [7045] SomaliaK000394868Type Yes
Irwin, H.S. [5490] BrazilK001046309 Yes
Hazlinah; Hasbi [S93072] IndonesiaK005636764 No
Kiew, R.; Anthony, S. [RK4387] MalaysiaK005636775 No
Morton, J.K. [992] CameroonK000029267 Yes
Wing, J.A. [63670] MalaysiaK005636815 No
Bauer, P.J. [141] CameroonK000029268 Yes
Kostermans, A. [13993] IndonesiaK005636781 No
Eyma [1777] IndonesiaK005636814 No
Cox, J.K. [307] IndonesiaK005636798 No
Rico, L.; Windsor-Shaw, T.; McRobb, A.; Arroyo, L.; Roth, C. [1446] BoliviaK000295334 No
Ekema, S.N. [713] CameroonAvicenniaceaeK001412151 Yes

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