Family

Lythraceae

33 species in this taxon

Lythraceae (Lythraceae) is a family of organisms sharing recent common ancestry and similar characteristics. It contains 12 genuss with 33 known species. Key genus groups include Ammannia, Cuphea, Decodon, Galpinia, Heimia, and Lagerstroemia. Among its members, 3 species are currently classified as threatened (Critically Endangered, Endangered, or Vulnerable). It belongs to Myrtales (Myrtales).