The family Elaeocarpaceae is a well-known plant family that includes about 420 species of trees and shrubs. Sometimes, it may be necessary to use synonyms for this family's name. Some of the synonyms for the family Elaeocarpaceae include the following: Quinariaceae, Tremandraceae, and Sloaneaceae. Each of these synonymous names has been used historically to refer to the same family of plants. Given the diverse range of plants in this family, it is not uncommon for different names to be used in different contexts. However, regardless of the name used, the Elaeocarpaceae family includes a fascinating array of plant species with a broad range of uses and ecological roles.