The family Myrsinaceae is a group of plants that includes around 1000 species worldwide. Many of these plants are tropical or subtropical species with attractive flowers and berries. The family is sometimes referred to as the Myrsine family, after the genus Myrsine, one of the largest within the group. Other synonyms for the family include the Rapaneaceae, Theophrastaceae, and Ardisiaceae. These names have been used in the past to classify various subgroups of the family, but they are now considered to be synonyms of Myrsinaceae. Overall, this family represents a diverse group of plants with a range of different cultural and economic uses.