Solanales

Solanales
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae Division: Magnoliophyta Class: Magnoliopsida Order: Solanales
Families
at least the following: Solanaceae Convolvulaceae and others, varying between classification systems; for details see text

The Solanales are an order of flowering plants, included in the asterid group of dicotyledons. Some older sources used the name Polemoniales for this order.

The following families are included here in newer systems:

• Family Solanaceae (nightshade family)
• Family Convolvulaceae (morning glory family)
• Family Montiniaceae
• Family Sphenocleaceae
• Family Hydroleaceae

Under the older Cronquist system, the latter three families were placed elsewhere, and a number of others were included:

• Family Duckeodendraceae
• Family Nolanaceae
• Family Cuscutaceae
• Family Retziaceae
• Family Menyanthaceae
• Family Polemoniaceae
• Family Hydrophyllaceae

References

• ITIS
• Systema Naturae 2000