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Superasterids
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The superasterids are members of a large clade (monophyletic group) of flowering plants, containing more than 122,000 species.[citation needed]

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The clade is divided into 20 orders as defined in APG IV system. These orders, in turn, together comprise about 146 families.[1]

The name is based upon the name "Asteridae", which had usually been understood to be a subclass.

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Relationships

The asterids, Berberidopsidales, Santalales, and Caryophyllales form the superasterids clade.[2] This is one of three groups that compose the Pentapetalae (core eudicots minus Gunnerales),[3] the others being Dilleniales and the superrosids (Saxifragales and rosids).[2]

Phylogeny

The phylogeny of superasterids shown below is adapted from the Angiosperm Phylogeny Group website.[2]

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References

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