What is another word for Family Tiliaceae?
Pronunciation: [fˈamɪli tˈɪlɪˌe͡ɪsiː] (IPA) 
Family Tiliaceae is a unique family of plants consisting of approximately 500 species worldwide. The most commonly known members of this family are the linden or basswood trees. Synonyms for the Family Tiliaceae include the Malvaceae family, which includes hibiscus and cotton plants; the Bombacaceae family, which includes the baobab tree; and the Sterculiaceae family, which includes cacao and cola nut plants. These families share similarities in their flower and fruit characteristics, with many species producing large showy blooms and edible fruits. Family Tiliaceae members also have a long history of use in traditional medicine, with the bark and leaves of some species being used to treat a variety of ailments.
