Family

Proteaceae

501 species in this taxon

Proteaceae (Proteaceae) is a family of organisms sharing recent common ancestry and similar characteristics. It contains 41 genuss with 501 known species. Key genus groups include Adenanthos, Aulax, Banksia, Brabejum, Cardwellia, and Cenarrhenes. Among its members, 232 species are currently classified as threatened (Critically Endangered, Endangered, or Vulnerable). It belongs to Proteales (Proteales).

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