Salvadoraceae

Salvadoraceae is a family in the plant order Brassicales,^[1] consisting of three genera with a total of 11 known species.^[2] They occur in Africa (including Madagascar), Southeast Asia, and on Java, suggesting they are probably found in much of Malesia. They are often found in hot, dry areas.^{[citation needed]}

Salvadoraceae
Azima tetracantha
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Eudicots
Clade:	Rosids
Order:	Brassicales
Family:	Salvadoraceae Lindl.
Genera
Azima Dobera Salvadora

Salvadoraceae was previously placed in order Celastrales,^{[citation needed]} but is now placed in Brassicales.^[1]

Genera

• Azima
• Dobera
• Salvadora (toothbrush tree)

See also

• Pilu oil