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 Celastranae Takht. (1967) see Order Celastrales Link (1829)
         Order Icacinales Tiegh. (1900)
           Family Aquifoliaceae Bercht. & J.Presl (1825), nom. cons. - holly family
             Genus Ilex L. (1753)