The Akaniaceae or turnipwood family are a family of

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s in the order

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. It comprises two genera of trees, '' Akania'' and '' Bretschneidera'', each with a single species. These plants are native to

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, and

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Species

*'' Akania bidwillii'' (turnipwood) - northeastern Australia *'' Bretschneidera sinensis'' - southern China, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam

References

Brassicales families {{Brassicales-stub