Pintahionaceae

Pintahionaceae is a family of flowering plants belonging to the order Gentianales. The family is monotypic, containing only one genus, Pintahiona, which is native to South America. The genus Pintahiona comprises three species, all of which are small shrubs or subshrubs. These plants are characterized by their simple, alternate leaves and small, tubular flowers that are typically white or pinkish in color. The flowers are arranged in axillary or terminal inflorescences, and they often have a distinctive fragrance. The fruit of Pintahiona species is a capsule that contains numerous seeds. The family Pintahionaceae is of interest to botanists and horticulturists due to its unique characteristics and limited distribution. The genus Pintahiona is named after the French botanist Jean-Baptiste de Lamarck, who first described the genus in 1805. The family Pintahionaceae is classified within the order Gentianales, which includes a diverse range of plant families, including the Gentianaceae and Apocynaceae.