Vitaceae
| Definition: |
A plant family of the order Rhamnales, subclass Rosidae, class Magnoliopsida, best known for the VITIS genus, the source of grapes. |
| Notes: |
prefer specific plant; 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 chemical /ther use (IM |
| Previously Indexed: |
Plants, Medicinal (1966-2001) |
Vitaceae Categories.
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Ampelopsis - A plant genus of the family VITACEAE. Members contain momordin and SITOSTEROLS. |
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Cissus - A plant genus of the family VITACEAE. Cissus rufescence gum is considered comparable to TRAGACANTH. |
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Vitis - A plant genus in the family VITACEAE, order Rhamnales, subclass Rosidae. It is a woody vine cultivated worldwide. It is best known for grapes, the edible fruit and used to make WINE and raisins. |
Vitaceae Definitions and Terms
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