Guttiferae
Translingual
Etymology
New Latin, feminine plural of guttifer (“gum-bearing”), from Latin gutta (“drop”) + -fer (“bearing”)
Proper noun
Guttiferae
- 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.
Further reading
Guttiferae on Wikispecies.Wikispecies