Key differences from similar families: T-shaped trichomes and glands over sepals and at leaf bases set them apart from other climbers with opposite leaves (Combretaceae, Celastraceae).

The species is introduced into South East Asia and has become naturalised in other parts of the tropics. It is tolerant of most extreme conditions, although not to salt. Muntingia is often cultivated and is used …

The native range of this species is W. & SW. Europe to N. Morocco. It is a biennial or perennial and grows primarily in the temperate biome. It is has environmental uses, as a poison and a medicine …

The native range of this species is Bismarck Archipelago to Solomon Islands. It is a rhizomatous geophyte and grows primarily in the wet tropical biome.

Leaves alternate or opposite, sessile or shortly petiolate, simple, entire, small needle-like, 1-nerved, to large flat, pinnately nerved, without stipules, herbaceous or coriaceous, sometimes glandular-punctate

POWO follows these authorities in accepting this name: Acevedo-Rodríguez, P. & Strong, M.T. (2012). Catalogue of seed plants of the West Indies. Smithsonian Contributions to Botany 98: 1-1192. …

The native range of this species is Maluku to SW. Pacific. It is a rhizomatous geophyte and grows primarily in the wet tropical biome. It is has environmental uses, as a medicine and for food.

Species Gutenbergia cordifolia Benth. ex Oliv. Flower: and sometimes also with some appressed T -shaped hairs, often glandular. Appearance: or tomentellous; indumentum of short-stalked long …

Leaves spirally arranged, often a basal rosette, sometimes auriculate; secretory glands exuding water, salts or mucilage common. Inflorescence bracteate, usually terminal.

The native range of this species is N. Iraq to Iran. It is a subshrub and grows primarily in the temperate biome.