Subfam. Amyridoideae Link [clade B p.p.].

Genera [3]: Amyris, Cneoridium, Stauranthus; Number of species: 42; Characteristics: Shrubs or trees; schizogenous oil glands present; leaves opposite or alternate, simple, unifoliolate or imparipinnate; flowers 3–5-merous, diplo- or haplostemonous; gynoecia unicarpellate, ovules 1–4; fruits fleshy; endosperm present or unknown; base chromosome number x = 18. Range: the Americas.