What is another word for arecaceae?
Pronunciation: [ˈaɹɪkˌe͡ɪsiː] (IPA) 
Arecaceae is a botanical family of flowering plants that are commonly known as palm trees. However, there are a number of other synonyms used to represent the group, including Palmae, Coryphoidae, and Corypheae. Palmae was once the primary name of this family, but it is no longer accepted as a valid term. Coryphoidae is used to refer to the group of palm trees that have relatively large, rounded crowns, while Corypheae is a subset of the family that includes the genus Corypha. Ultimately, Arecaceae is the most accepted and commonly used term for this plant family, with over 2,600 species worldwide.
