The Theaceae's a family of flowering plants, composed of shrubs and trees. The Theaceae's part of order Ericales, in the branch of the dicots known as the Asterids. Some botanists include the family Ternstroemiaceae within the Theaceae while others don't. Theaceae can be described as having anywhere from 7-40 genera, depending on the source and the method of circumscription used. Family Characteristics Plants in this family are characterized by simple leaves that're alternate spiral to distic… (More on Theaceae)