Genera: Abrophyllum, Carpodetus, Cuttsia, Roussea; ± 12 species.
Region: East Africa, Mauritius; New Guinea, New Zealand and Australia.
TaxonomyAbrophyllum, Cuttsia and Carpodetus have been formerly placed in a separate family, Carpodetaceae, or within
Escalloniaceae.
Plant theoryThere is no information about this family in homeopathy. The placement in the
Campanulales suggests a
Subphase 3 placement.
BotanyTrees and shrubs.
Fruit: berry or capsule.
Leaves: simple; toothed margins; lacking stipules.