Phylum Magnoliophyta Cronquist, Takht. & Zimmerm. ex Reveal (1996) see Infraphylum Angiospermae auct.
   Class Magnoliopsida Brongn. (1843)
     Subclass Rosidae Takht. (1967) see Superorder Rosanae Takht. (1967)
       Superorder Rhizophoranae Takht. (1997) see Superorder Rhizophoranae Takht. ex Reveal & Doweld (1999)
         Order Rhizophorales Pers. ex Bercht. & J.Presl (1820) see Order Malpighiales Juss. ex Bercht. & J.Presl (1820)
           Family Rhizophoraceae Pers. (1806), nom. cons. - red mangrove family
             Tribe Rhizophoreae
               Genus Ceriops Arnott (1838)