Rue
Rue Rue, common name for a medium-size family of flowering plants, mostly shrubs and trees, and for its representative genus. The family contains about 1700 species placed in 161 genera. Chemicals useful in tanning, medicine, and perfumery are produced by many members of the family. Yellowwood is an important hardwood. The wood of satinwood is used in fine cabinetry. Orange jessamine and cork bark are ornamental members of the family. The bark of Hercules'-club and prickly ash are used medicinally. Members of the representative genus are sometimes grown for their aromatic and medicinal properties. Scientific classification: Rues make up the family Rutaceae. The representative genus is Ruta. Yellowwood is classified as Flindersia oxleyana. Satinwood is classified in the genus Chloroxylon. Orange jessamine is classified as Murraya paniculata. Cork bark is classified in the genus Phellodendron. Hercules'-club is classified as Zanthoxylum clava-herculis and prickly ash as Zanthoxyl