Caryophyllales is a diverse order of flowering plants that includes a wide range of life forms, from succulents and herbs to carnivorous plants. Many species in this order are adapted to extreme environments, such as deserts, saline soils, and nutrient-poor habitats. A distinctive feature of many Caryophyllales members is the presence of betalain pigments, which replace anthocyanins and give plants vivid red and purple hues.
The order includes economically and ecologically important groups such as Cactaceae (cacti), Amaranthaceae (amaranths and quinoa), Aizoaceae (ice plants), and Droseraceae (sundews). These plants are found worldwide, with a strong presence in arid and semi-arid regions. Caryophyllales members contribute to food production, ornamental horticulture, and ecological resilience in challenging environments.
The best example of a commercial crop from the order Caryophyllales is Quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa).
Total families found for Caryophyllales: 9
- 1) Aizoaceae
- 2) Amaranthaceae
- 3) Basellaceae
- 4) Cactaceae
- 5) Caryophyllaceae
- 6) Montiaceae
- 7) Polygonaceae
- 8) Portulacaceae
- 9) Simmondsiaceae
Total plants found for Caryophyllales: 30
- 1) Amaranthus spp
- 2) Barbados gooseberry
- 3) Beet
- 4) Beetroot
- 5) Buckwheat
- 6) Carnation
- 7) Chard
- 8) Common purslane
- 9) Costa Rica Pitahaya
- 10) Dragonfruit
- 11) Epazote
- 12) Good King Henry
- 13) Green amaranth
- 14) Hottentot fig
- 15) Iceplant
- 16) Indian fig
- 17) Indian spinach
- 18) Jojoba
- 19) Mangelwurzel
- 20) Quinoa
- 21) Red amaranth
- 22) Rhubarb
- 23) Seagrape
- 24) Sorrel
- 25) Spinach
- 26) Spinach beet
- 27) Sugar beet
- 28) White goosefoot
- 29) Winter purslane
- 30) Yellow pitaya