👉 The term "combretaceae" is a genus of plants in the family Compositae. It includes about 1,000 species of flowering plants from several families, including the family Asteraceae and the family Annonaceae. These plants are known for their large, showy flowers with white or yellow centers, often paired with green leaves. The genus combretaceae is named after the common name "combretum," which means "comb" in Latin.