superorder
Noun
Meaning
A group intermediate in importance between an order and a subclass.
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In the classification system of Dahlgren the Fabales were in the superorder Fabiflorae (also called Fabanae) with three families corresponding to the subfamilies of Fabaceae in APG II.
Dahlgren placed the order Polygonales within the superorder Polygoniflorae, alternatively Polygonanae.
Early classifications such as that of Dahlgren placed the Theales in the superorder Theiflorae (also called Theanae).
Hibiscus moscheutos Taxonomy Early classifications such as that of Dahlgren placed the Malvales in the superorder Malviflorae (also called Malvanae).
In the classification system of Dahlgren the Apiaceae and Araliaceae families were placed in the order Ariales, in the superorder Araliiflorae (also called Aralianae).
In the classification system of Dahlgren the Lamiales were in the superorder Lamiiflorae (also called Lamianae).