Clades:
Malpighiales;
Fabidae;
Fabanae;
Angiospermae;
Plants.
Members: 3 genera: 3: Dichapetalum, Stephanopodium,Tapura; ± 170 species.
TaxonomyDichapetalaceae was placed in
Geraniales, Polygalales,
Rutales, Vochysiales and Terebinthales. The
Apg classification placed
Dichapetalaceae in
Malpighiales, in close relation to
Chrysobalanaceae.
Plant theoryIn the
Plant theory it is included in
Chrysobalanaceae.
BotanyTrees, shrubs or lianas.
Habitat: tropical and subtropical.