Phylum Magnoliophyta Cronquist, Takht. & Zimmerm. ex Reveal (1996) see Infraphylum Angiospermae auct.
   Class Magnoliopsida Brongn. (1843)
     Subclass Magnoliidae Novák ex Takht. (1967) - angiosperms
       Superorder Balanophoranae R.Dahlgren ex Reveal (1992) see Order Santalales R.Br. ex Bercht. & J.Presl (1820)
         Order Balanophorales Dumort. (1829) see Order Santalales R.Br. ex Bercht. & J.Presl (1820)
           Family Balanophoraceae Rich. (1822), nom. cons. - Balanophora family
             1 Genus Balanophora J.R.Forst. & G.Forst. (1775)
             1.0 Genus Balania Tiegh. see Subgenus Balanophora subg. Balania