Author:
Jan Scholten
Book:
Qjurious
Type:
Info
Chapter:
3-666.33.00
Rousseaceae
Genera: Abrophyllum, Carpodetus, Cuttsia, Roussea; ± 12 species.
Region: East Africa, Mauritius; New Guinea, New Zealand and Australia.
Taxonomy
Abrophyllum, Cuttsia and Carpodetus have been formerly placed in a separate family, Carpodetaceae, or within Escalloniaceae.
Plant theory
There is no information about this family in homeopathy. The placement in the Campanulales suggests a Subphase 3 placement.
Botany
Trees and shrubs.
Fruit: berry or capsule.
Leaves: simple; toothed margins; lacking stipules.