Contains 3 genera and 5 accepted taxa overall.
Characteristics
RUTACEAE
Dicot
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Classification
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SAPINDALES
RUTACEAE
Genera
| Genus | Common Name | Taxa Count | Herbarium Specimens | Photos |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citrus | CITRUS | 1 | ||
| Ptelea | HOPTREE | 2 | ||
| Zanthoxylum | PRICKLYASH | 2 |
Identification Key
1. Leaves simple or 1-foliolate
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1. Leaves mostly trifoliolate or pinnately compound, sparingly 1-foliolate
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2. Petiole sometimes winged; largest leaf blade usually >4 cm long; stamens 15 or more; fruit green to yellow to orange to pink, usually >1.5 cm long or wide
2. Petiole not winged; largest leaf blade usually <5 cm long; stamens 10; fruit black, <1.5 cm long or wide
3. Leaves and branches mostly opposite to subopposite
3. Leaves and branches alternate
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4. Leaflets mostly 4 or less
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4. Leaflets mostly 4 or more
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5. Stems unarmed
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5. Stems with spines
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6. Petiole shorter than proximal leaflets; fruit a berry
6. Petiole length subequal to proximal leaflets; fruit a samara
7. Petiole winged; stamens ca. 20; fruit 4-5 cm wide
7. Petiole not winged; stamens 6-10; fruit to 1.5 cm wide
8. Fruit indehiscent, a berry
8. Fruit dehiscent, of 1-5 follicles