Bignoniaceae
| Definition: |
A plant family of the order Scrophulariales, subclass Asteridae, class Magnoliopsida. The family is characterized by oppositely paired, usually compound leaves and bell- or funnel-shaped, bisexual flowers having a five-lobed calyx and corolla. |
| Notes: |
GEN or unspecified; prefer specifics; coord with specific PLANT COMPONENTS term if pertinent; for use in therapy coord IM with PHYTOTHERAPY (IM) + disease/drug ther (IM) + PLANT PREPARATION or its indentations/ther use (IM or NIM) + specific plant chemica |
| Also Called: |
Stereospermum,Tecoma |
Bignoniaceae Categories.
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Tabebuia - A plant genus of the family BIGNONIACEAE that is a source of lapachol. |
Bignoniaceae Definitions and Terms
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