Definition: Ancanthus is a genus in the family Anacardiaceae, which belongs to two orders: Acanthales and Acanthocarpinales. It is one of the oldest families of flowering plants and is considered a member of the flowering plant kingdom. The specific name "ancanthus" refers to the small, round leaves that develop from the stem or tuber when the plant grows tall enough. The genus name "Ancanthus" indicates that it belongs to the family Anacardiaceae. The genus Acanthales is divided into two subgenera: "Acantha" and "Cascara". The specific name "ancantha" refers to the small, dark green leaves of the species. The specific name "Ancanthus" is derived from Latin and means "large leaf", which is a reference to the large, glossy, green leaves that are characteristic of this genus.
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