Guttiferae

Translingual

Etymology

New Latin, feminine plural of guttifer (“gum-bearing”), from Latin gutta (“drop”) +‎ -fer (“bearing”)

Proper noun

Guttiferae

1. Synonym of Clusiaceae A taxonomic family within the order Malpighiales – the mangosteen family: many trees, shrubs and vines some of which are commercially important for timber, resins etc.

Usage notes

• An accepted alternative name for Clusiaceae.

Related terms

• Guttiferales

Further reading

• Guttiferae on Wikipedia.Wikipedia
• Clusiaceae on Wikispecies.Wikispecies
• Guttiferae at Index to Organism Names