Which types of plants are most common in the order Myrtales?

The order Myrtales is primarily composed of shrubs and trees that are widely distributed throughout tropical and subtropical regions of the world.12

The vast majority of the order's 13,000 species belong to two families: Myrtaceae and Melastomataceae. While these two families dominate the order, other notable groups include:12

• Onagraceae: The evening primrose family, which consists mostly of herbaceous plants found primarily in temperate zones.2
• Lythraceae: The loosestrife family, comprising trees, small shrubs, and perennial herbs.2
• Combretaceae: The white mangrove or Indian almond family, consisting of mostly trees and shrubs often found along tropical seacoasts and in savannas.2

In addition to these, the order includes smaller families such as Penaeaceae, Vochysiaceae, Crypteroniaceae, and Alzateaceae, which generally consist of trees or low shrubby plants.2