Phylum Magnoliophyta Cronquist, Takht. & Zimmerm. ex Reveal (1996) see Infraphylum Angiospermae auct.
   Class Magnoliopsida Brongn. (1843)
     Subclass Hamamelididae Takht. (1967)
       Superorder Daphniphyllanae Takht. (1997) see Order Saxifragales Bercht. & J.Presl (1820)
         Order Balanopales Engl. (1897) see Order Malpighiales Juss. ex Bercht. & J.Presl (1820)
           Family Balanopaceae Benth. & Hook.f. (1880), nom. cons. - Balanops family
             1 Genus Balanops Baill. (1871)