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Sapindaceae A.L. de Jussieu. Soapberry Family.

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A family of about 133-141 genera and 1465-1900 species, trees, shrubs, vines, and herbs, primarily of tropical (rarely temperate) regions of the Old World and New World. APG III (2009), Acevedo-Rodríguez et al. (2011), APG IV (2016), Buerki et al. (2021), Joyce et al. (2023) and others have recently included Hippocastanaceae and Aceraceae in the Sapindaceae. Buerki et al. (2009, 2010) made a well-reasoned case for recognition of the segregate families Xanthocerataceae, Aceraceae, Hippocastanaceae, Sapindaceae, and as more diagnosable families with long traditional usage (except Xanthocerataceae). However, the evidence of Joyce et al. (2023) made it clear that it is better to include Aceraceae, Hippocastanaceae, etc. in Sapindaceae rather than to go down a road of recognizing numerous smaller segregate families that are poorly diagnosable.

Ref: Acevedo-Rodríguez et al. (2011) In Kubitzki (2011); APG III (2009); APG IV (2016); Brizicky (1963); Buerki et al. (2009); Buerki et al. (2010); Buerki et al. (2021); Joyce et al. (2023). Show full citations.

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image of plant© Gary P. Fleming | Koelreuteria | Original Image ⭷
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