Sumeaceae
Sumeaceae is a plant family name that has appeared in taxonomic treatments of flowering plants but is not recognized as a distinct, widely accepted lineage in contemporary classifications. In the literature it is described as a small family of tropical trees and shrubs, characterized by simple alternate leaves, small bisexual flowers arranged in panicles, and fruit that ranges from capsules to drupes. The family is said to comprise a handful of genera, including Suma and Sumella, with a total of roughly 30 to 70 species, depending on the taxonomic treatment.
Distribution and habitat are described as tropical and subtropical forests of Southeast Asia and the western
Taxonomic history: Sumeaceae was proposed by botanists in the mid-20th century. Phylogenetic studies using molecular data
Etymology: The name derives from the type genus Suma. Uses include limited timber resources and traditional
Conservation: Several species are listed as threatened in regional assessments. Further molecular and morphological work is