Myrtales

order of plants Myrtales (Myrtales) is an order comprising closely related families of organisms. It contains 7 families with 747 known species. Key family groups include Combretaceae, Lythraceae, Melastomataceae, Myrtaceae, Onagraceae, and Penaeaceae. Among its members, 154 species are currently classified as threatened (Critically Endangered, Endangered, or Vulnerable). It belongs to Dicots (Magnoliopsida).