Picrodendraceae
Picrodendraceae is a family of flowering plants, commonly known as tropical almond or picrodendron family. The name is derived from the Greek words "pikros" meaning "bitter" and "dendron" meaning "tree". This family consists of approximately 219 species that are distributed across the tropical and subtropical regions of the world, with the majority being found in Central and South America, and the Pacific Islands.
The plants in this family are primarily shrubs and small trees, often growing up to a height
This family is known for its medicinal properties, with some species' leaves and bark having been used
The family is divided into five genera: Aristotelia, Hilairella, Picrodendrum, Petalhosta, and Platybaea. While there is