Botany: trees or shrubs; tropical and southern Africa.
TaxonomyIn the Apg2 system
Melianthaceae were included in Rosidae. In the Apg3 system
Melianthaceae are included in
Geraniales.
Plant theoryMelianthaceae is placed in
Subphase 7. There are indications that they have violent qualities.
SubfamiliesMelianthaceae sensu stricto, Melianthoideae: Bersama; Melianthus.
Greyiaceae: Greyia; 3 species.
Francoaceae:
Francoa sonchifolia; Tetilla hydrocotylefolia.