Author:
Jan Scholten
Book:
Qjurious
Type:
Info
Chapter:
3-655.27.00
Cytinaceae
Genera: Bdallophyton, Bdallophytum, Cytinus.
Botany: parasitic herb; formerly placed in Rafflesiaceae.
Taxonomy
This family was formerly included in Rafflesiaceae. It is parasitic. In the Apg3 classification Cytinaceae is a subgroup with Cistaceae in Malvales.
Plant theory
In the Plant theory Cytinaceae is placed in Subphase 7. This tentative as there is no homeopathic information. The parasitic quality is typical for Phase 7.
Cistales is split off from the Malvales and placed in Phase 2.