Myrtales
15169 tanaman · 6 families
An order including myrtles, eucalyptus, cloves, and pomegranate. Eucalyptus dominates Australian forests. Contains many aromatic and timber species.
Families in this Order
Melastomataceae
The melastome family (~5,500 species, 170 genera). Herbs, shrubs, and trees with opposite leaves having distinctive parallel veins. Largely tropical …
Combretaceae
The combretum family (~530 species, 20 genera). Trees, shrubs, and lianas of tropical regions with simple leaves and small flowers. …
Vochysiaceae
A Neotropical family (~200 species, 8 genera) of trees and shrubs with opposite leaves and showy irregular flowers. Important timber …
Lythraceae
The loosestrife family (~620 species, 30 genera). Herbs, shrubs, and trees with crinkled petals inserted on a hypanthium. Includes pomegranate …
Myrtaceae
Myrtle family
A family of about 5,900 species including eucalyptus, clove, guava, and allspice. Dominant in Australian and tropical forests. Many aromatic …
Onagraceae
The evening primrose family (~650 species, 22 genera). Herbs and shrubs with 4-petaled flowers and inferior ovary. Includes evening primrose …