Cunoniaceae is a family of flowering plants belonging to the order Saxifragales. This family includes a variety of trees and shrubs, primarily found in the Southern Hemisphere, particularly in Australia and New Zealand. The plants in this family are characterized by their alternate leaves, often with a simple or lobed structure, and they produce small, often inconspicuous flowers that can be clustered together. Cunoniaceae is known for species such as the Southern Beech trees and contributes to the diversity of temperate forests in its native regions.
