Solanales (also known as Cestrales, Convolvulales): An order of flowering plants comprising tropical and temperate species, major crop plants such as potatoes, tomatoes, bell peppers, eggplants, tobacco, and the garden petunia. Its largest family is the SOLANACEAE.

NIH MeSH · D000076666Organisms

Solanales

Also known asCestrales · Convolvulales · Cuscutales · Hydroleales · Nolanales · Sphenocleales

Definition

An order of flowering plants comprising tropical and temperate species, major crop plants such as potatoes, tomatoes, bell peppers, eggplants, tobacco, and the garden petunia. Its largest family is the SOLANACEAE.

MeSH classification

  • B01.875.800.575.912.250.908

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Common questions about Solanales

What does Solanales mean in medicine?
An order of flowering plants comprising tropical and temperate species, major crop plants such as potatoes, tomatoes, bell peppers, eggplants, tobacco, and the garden petunia. Its largest family is the SOLANACEAE. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Solanales known by any other names?
Yes. Solanales is also referred to as Cestrales, Convolvulales, Cuscutales, Hydroleales in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Solanales sit in the medical classification?
Solanales falls under the broader medical category "Organisms" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: B01.875.800.575.912.250.908). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D000076666) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗