Nominalisaceae
Nominalisaceae is a small family of flowering plants that appears in several taxonomic treatments as a distinct lineage within the order Malpighiales. The circumscription of the family has varied, but most accounts recognize two genera, Nominalis and Nominalopsis, comprising roughly a dozen to two dozen species. In other classifications, these genera have been placed in related families, reflecting ongoing debates about the family’s status.
Description and characteristics: Members of Nominalisaceae are generally evergreen shrubs or small trees. They possess simple,
Distribution and ecology: Species attributed to Nominalisaceae are native to tropical Africa and parts of tropical
Conservation and uses: Several species in the family are rare or have restricted ranges and face threats
Taxonomic notes: Molecular phylogenetic studies have yielded inconclusive results about the precise placement of Nominalisaceae, leading