Caryophyllales.org: A taxonomic checklist

This portal provides comprehensive taxonomic data on the Caryophyllales, based primarily on the foundational Hernández-Ledesma & al. (2015) publication, supplemented with updates from recent research. It aims to be a main reference for the diverse and ecologically significant order Caryophyllales. The information on this portal is continuously updated and supplemented based on latest research and publications

Taxonomic Overview

Genus-level framework: The portal offers a taxonomic backbone at the genus level, encompassing all c. 750 Caryophyllales genera. This represents a significant advancement in understanding the phylogenetic relationships within Caryophyllales, informed by a thorough literature review and expert revision. 

Genus details: Detailed information is available for each genus, including accepted names, nomenclatural references, type names, and synonymy. Notes on the extent of phylogenetic research for each genus provide insights into the current state of knowledge.

Current Status and Progress

Complete family checklists: Comprehensive species-level checklists are already available for half of the families in the order, including major families Aizoaceae and Cactaceae.

Achatocarpaceae

Agdestidaceae

Aizoaceae

Anacampserotaceae

Ancistrocladaceae

Asteropeiaceae

Barbeuiaceae

Cactaceae

Corbichoniaceae

Dioncophyllaceae

Drosophyllaceae

Gisekiaceae

Halophytaceae

Kewaceae

Lophiocarpaceae

Macarthuriaceae

Microteaceae

Nepenthaceae

Physenaceae

Simmondsiaceae

Stegnospermataceae 

Continuing development: Other families are presented at the genus level, following the structure set out in the 2015 publication with updates based on research published afterwards. Some genera are complete, while others are in various stages of research and development. This reflects the ongoing commitment to providing up-to-date and thorough taxonomic information.

Major updates and taxonomic changes are summarized under Updates