Zingiberales

order of plants Zingiberales (Zingiberales) is an order comprising closely related families of organisms. It contains 7 families with 81 known species. Key family groups include Cannaceae, Costaceae, Heliconiaceae, Marantaceae, Musaceae, and Strelitziaceae. Among its members, 8 species are currently classified as threatened (Critically Endangered, Endangered, or Vulnerable). It belongs to Monocots (Liliopsida).