Genera: Bdallophyton, Bdallophytum, Cytinus.
Botany: parasitic herb; formerly placed in
Rafflesiaceae.
TaxonomyThis family was formerly included in
Rafflesiaceae. It is parasitic. In the
Apg3 classification Cytinaceae is a subgroup with
Cistaceae in
Malvales.
Plant theoryIn 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.