Classification
Domain: Eukarya:
Chondrodendron tomentosum is in the domain Eukarya because they contain a true nucleus and membrane-bound organelles.
Kingdom: Plantae:
This is a plant because it has a cellulose cell wall, is photosynthetic, and unmotile.
Phylum: Anthrophyta:
Curare is in the Phylum anthrophyta because it produces seeds and is a flowering plant.
Class: Magnoliopsida
This class consists of plants that produce seeds with paired cotyledons and net-veined leaves, which Chondrodendron tomentosum posses.
Order: Ranunculales
This order lack well-developed ovaries and are considered very primitive. The Chondrodendron has very underdeveloped ovaries, as we will see in the reproduction section, so it fits in perfectly.
Family: Menispermaceae
The main characteristic of this family is they are woody climbers, which as you will see in the adaptations section, this particular plant is.
Genus: Chondrodendron
This genus is known for its small purple or black fruit.
Species: Chondrodendron tomentosum
Phylogeny:
 Chondrodendron
tomentosum fits into the Menispermicaceae
family in the Ranunculales order. |
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For a detailed phylogeny of the whole Menispermaceae family, click here. It is based on molecular similarities and is part of a published journal article.