Austrobaileyales facts for kids
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Austrobaileyales is the scientific name for a special group of flowering plants. Think of it like a family tree for plants! This group includes about 100 different kinds of woody plants, which means they have stems and branches that are hard, like trees or shrubs. One of the most famous plants in this group is the spice star anise, which comes from a plant called Illicium verum.
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Discovering Austrobaileyales
For a long time, scientists have been working to organize all the different types of plants. They use special systems to group plants based on how they are related.
How Scientists Group Plants
- Scientists use a system called the APG system to classify flowering plants.
- In 1998, the first APG system did not include the Austrobaileyales as a separate group.
- However, after more research, the APG II system in 2003 officially recognized this order.
- They placed Austrobaileyales among the "basal angiosperms." This means these plants are thought to be some of the very first types of flowering plants to appear on Earth, making them quite ancient!
Families in the Group
The Austrobaileyales order is made up of three main plant families:
- Austrobaileyaceae: This family includes only one type of plant, Austrobaileya scandens, which is a woody vine found in Australia.
- Schisandraceae: This family includes plants like the Schisandra and Illicium species. Many of these are woody vines or shrubs.
- Trimeniaceae: This family has just one genus, Trimenia, which includes small trees or shrubs found in tropical areas.
Star Anise: A Famous Member
One of the most well-known plants from the Austrobaileyales order is star anise.
- Star anise comes from the plant Illicium verum, which belongs to the Schisandraceae family.
- It is famous for its unique star shape and strong, sweet smell.
- People use star anise as a spice in cooking, especially in Asian dishes.
- It's also used in some traditional medicines.
See also
In Spanish: Austrobaileyales para niños
