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Why is the Orchidaceae regarded as the most advanced family in Monocotyledons​

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Answered by kompellasriya9
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The most advanced family of monocots is known to be Orchidaceae since they have about 28,000 currently accepted species distributed in about 763 genera. In producing perfumes, in horticulture, the members of this family are used and some are even used as food.

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Answered by Divyaraj5920
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Orchidaceae regarded as the most advanced family in Monocotyledons​ :

Orchidaceae is commonly known as orchids family. Orchidaceae are diverse and widespread family of monocotyledonous plant. It is considered as a most advanced family because they have about currently 28,000 species in a 763 genera.

Primitive characters:

  1. Leaves simple
  2. Entomophilous pollination
  3. Many ovules
  4. Terminal and Bisexual Flowers
  5. Parietal placentation

Orchids are commonly cultivated as commercial point of view as :

  • For making perfumes
  • For Medicinal Products and Foods : Chinese uses in the form of medicinal tea that can help to treat cancer, strengthen immune system, Improve eyesight.
  • For vanilla flavor
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