Definition: A plant family of the order Capparales, subclass Dilleniidae, class Magnoliopsida, that are mostly herbs and shrubs growing in warm arid regions. Several produce GLUCOSINOLATES.
X ref CRATEVA: Crateva marmelos see AEGLE MARMELOS is also available; prefer specific plant; coordinate with specific PLANT STRUCTURES term if pertinent; for use in therapy coordinate IM with PHYTOTHERAPY (IM) + disease/drug ther (IM) + PLANT PREPARATIO
ExamplesCapparis; Cleome
Other names Cratevas; Crataevas; Crataeva; Crateva
