633.33.00 CyclanthaceaeBotany: tropical.
Genera: Asplundia, Carludovica, Chorigyne, Cyclanthus, Dianthoveus, Dicranopygium, Evodianthus, Ludovia, Schultesiophytum, Sphaeradenia, Stelestylis, Thoracocarpus.
TaxonomyCyclanthaceae are a family in
Pandanales.
They have typical leaves, split in two. They are placed in
Subphase 2.
The family is best known for
Carludovica palmata, used for making Panama hats.
Carludovica divergens is added to some versions of the hallucinogenic drink
Ayahuasca.