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Colchicaceae

Colchicaceae is a family of flowering plants that includes 15 genera with a total of about 285 known species according to Christenhusz and Byng in 2016.

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Genera in this family

With one plant each: Gloriosa (Gloriosa superba).

Research on Colchicaceae

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What science is finding about Colchicaceae

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Harnessing endophytes and Multi-Omics for sustainable Colchicine biosynthesis.

Researchers demonstrate how beneficial microorganisms living inside Gloriosa superba plants boost colchicine production—a drug used for gout, arthritis, and cancer. By studying this plant-microbe partnership using advanced molecular techniques and applying genetic engineering, scientists can develop sustainable, scalable manufacturing methods while protecting endangered wild populations.