Phylum Magnoliophyta Cronquist, Takht. & Zimmerm. ex Reveal (1996) see Infraphylum Angiospermae auct.
   Class Magnoliopsida Brongn. (1843)
     Subclass Dilleniidae Takht. ex Reveal & Tahkt. (1993) see Order Dilleniales DC. ex Bercht. & J.Presl (1820)
       Superorder Euphorbianae Takht. ex Reveal (1992) see Order Malpighiales Juss. ex Bercht. & J.Presl (1820)
         Order Euphorbiales Lindl. (1833) see Order Malpighiales Juss. ex Bercht. & J.Presl (1820)
           Family Aextoxicaceae Engl. & Gilg (1920), nom. cons.
             1 Genus Aextoxicon Ruiz & Pav. (1794)