Definition: The name "Akaniaceae" comes from ancient Greek, which translates to "Cypress", referring to a type of tree native to Africa and South Asia. It includes several genera belonging to different species of cypresses (also known as white-cypress trees). 1.

Arboretum Cypripetalum

- The genus Arbutus is one of the oldest members of the Akaniaceae family. This species is known for its large, upright branches and the distinctive round, yellow bark. 2.

Cerealis

- Another genus in the same family that includes cypresses. "Cerealis" refers to a type of cypress tree that grows on sandy soils or in disturbed areas. 3.

Oenops

- This is an extinct genus that lived about 180,000 years ago, and it is known for its large, sprawling branches with a unique shape that resembles a wicker basket. 4.

Pleurocarya

- A cypress tree also belonging to the Akaniaceae family. It has elongated branches and a distinctive, smooth bark that gives it a characteristic trunk-like appearance. 5.

Tangoma

- This genus is named after the Latin word "tangoma," which means "wood." It includes several species of trees known for their large wood-like trunks and slender, glossy leaves. Each species within this family has its unique features such as height, width, and trunk size. The genus Arbutus is particularly noted for its long, slender trunks with a distinctive reddish-brown bark and the unique shape it takes when the tree grows in various conditions like sandy or gravelly soils.

Akaniaceae