Morinaceae - The "Morning Glory" Family of Flowering Plants

Morinaceae is a family of flowering plants that is commonly known as the "morine" or "morning glory" family. The family includes about 10 genera and around 60 species of herbaceous plants, shrubs, and small trees that are distributed throughout the tropical and subtropical regions of the world.

Morinaceae are characterized by their twining or climbing habit, and their showy flowers that often have a trumpet-shaped corolla. The family is thought to be closely related to the Convolvulaceae (bindweed) family, and together they form the order Gentianales.

Some of the genera within Morinaceae include:

* Ipomoea (morning glory)
* Merremia (dwarf morning glory)
* Convolvulus ( bindweed)
* Calystegia (silverbells)
* Heterophyllum (hedge morning glory)

Morinaceae are often found in disturbed areas such as roadsides, fields, and gardens, and can be invasive in some regions. They are also used as ornamental plants in landscaping and gardening. Some species within the family have been used in traditional medicine for their supposed healing properties.