How to Identify Penaeaceae
Penaeaceae is a plant family in the Plantae kingdom, order Myrtales, class Magnoliopsida. The family contains 10 accepted species worldwide.
Representative Penaeaceae Species
Saltera sarcocolla (L.) Bullock
Saltera sarcocolla (L.) Bullock
Saltera sarcocolla (formerly Penaea sarcocolla), the Cape fellwort, is a shrub e…
Olinia emarginata Burtt Davy
Olinia emarginata Burtt Davy
Olinia emarginata is a native Penaeaceae tree from South Africa and Lesotho that…
Olinia ventosa (L.) Cufod.
Olinia ventosa (L.) Cufod.
Olinia ventosa, hard-pear, is a large South African evergreen tree, now widely g…
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Penaeaceae?
Penaeaceae plants belong to the Myrtales order in the Plantae kingdom. Browse the 10 species gallery above for visual identification references. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
What are the key characteristics of Penaeaceae?
Penaeaceae is classified in the order Myrtales, class Magnoliopsida, phylum Tracheophyta. The family contains 10 accepted species worldwide.
Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia · Disclaimer
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