Superasterids


The superasterids are members of a large clade of flowering plants, containing more than 122,000 species.
The clade is divided into 20 orders as defined in APG [IV system]. These orders, in turn, together comprise about 146 families.
The name is based upon the name "Asteridae", which had usually been understood to be a subclass.

Relationships

The asterids, Berberidopsidales, Santalales, and Caryophyllales form the superasterids clade. This is one of three groups that compose the Pentapetalae, the others being Dilleniales and the superrosids.

Phylogeny

The phylogeny of superasterids shown below is adapted from the Angiosperm Phylogeny Group website.