Myrtaceae belongs to the order Myrtales. It is also known as Myrtle family.
The Myrtaceae is a large family of evergreen shrubs and trees found mainly in tropical and warm-temperate regions, with high diversity in Australia, Southeast Asia, and South America. These dicotyledonous plants typically have aromatic, oil-rich leaves arranged oppositely, and flowers with numerous showy stamens. Fruits are often berries or capsules, and many species are adapted to fire-prone or nutrient-poor environments, contributing to their ecological success in diverse habitats.
Myrtaceae includes several commercially important species. A notable example is guava (Psidium guajava), cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions for its sweet, vitamin-rich fruit. Other valuable members include eucalyptus, clove, and feijoa, used in forestry, spices, and horticulture.
Total genera found for Myrtaceae: 7
Total plants found for Myrtaceae: 22
- 1) Allspice
- 2) Arazá
- 3) Blue gum
- 4) Cherry of the Rio Grande
- 5) Clove
- 6) Feijoa
- 7) Grumichama
- 8) Guava
- 9) Guayabilla
- 10) Jabuticaba
- 11) Jambul
- 12) Makiang
- 13) Malay apple
- 14) Para guava
- 15) Pitomba Eugenia luschnathiana
- 16) Red-fruited strawberry guava
- 17) Rose apple
- 18) Strawberry guava
- 19) Surinam cherry
- 20) Watery rose apple
- 21) Wax apple
- 22) Yellow-fruited strawberry guava