Ampereae

Ampereae is a tribe within the plant family Ericaceae, subfamily Vaccinioideae. This classification groups together several genera of flowering plants that share common morphological and genetic characteristics. These plants are typically shrubs or small trees, often found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia and the Pacific. Genera commonly included in the Ampereae tribe are Amperea, Costera, Dimorphanthera, Gaultheria, Pernettya, and Wittsteinia.

Members of Ampereae exhibit a variety of leaf arrangements, often alternate or spirally arranged. Flower characteristics vary, but they commonly possess urn-shaped or tubular corollas. The fruits are typically berries or capsules.

The classification of Ampereae within Ericaceae has been subject to revision based on molecular phylogenetic studies. These studies have helped to clarify the relationships between the genera and refine the taxonomic boundaries of the tribe. Further research continues to refine our understanding of the evolutionary history and relationships within Ampereae.