Petiveriaceae is a family of formerly included as subfamily Rivinoideae in Phytolaccaceae. The family comprises nine Genus, with about 20 known species.
Phytolaccaceae in L. Watson and M.J. Dallwitz (1992 onwards). The families of flowering plants: descriptions, illustrations, identification, information retrieval. Version: 30 May 2006. http://delta-intkey.com
