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 Myrtanae Takht. (1967) see Order Myrtales Juss. ex Bercht. & J.Presl (1820)
         Order Myrtales Juss. ex Bercht. & J.Presl (1820)
           Suborder Lythrineae see Order Myrtales Juss. ex Bercht. & J.Presl (1820)
             Family Melastomataceae Juss. (1789), nom. cons. - melastome family
               1 Tribe Kibessieae Krasser (1893)
               2 Tribe Astronieae Marchand (1869)
               3 Tribe Sonerileae
               4 Tribe Merianieae Triana (1866)
               5 Tribe Rhexieae
               6 Tribe Melastomeae Bartl. (1830)
               7 Tribe Microlicieae Naudin (1849)
               8 Tribe Miconieaee nom. null. see Tribe Miconieae DC. (1828)
               9 Tribe Blakeeae Benth. & Hook.f. (1867)