Family

Myrtaceae

574 species in this taxon

Myrtaceae (Myrtaceae) is a family of organisms sharing recent common ancestry and similar characteristics. It contains 36 genuss with 574 known species. Key genus groups include Agonis, Angophora, Archirhodomyrtus, Asteromyrtus, Backhousia, and Callistemon. Among its members, 142 species are currently classified as threatened (Critically Endangered, Endangered, or Vulnerable). It belongs to Myrtales (Myrtales).

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