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 Malvanae Takht. (1967) see Order Malvales Juss. ex Bercht. & J.Presl (1820)
         Order Malvales Juss. ex Bercht. & J.Presl (1820)
           Family Malvaceae Juss. (1789), nom. cons. - mallow family
             Tribe Malopeae Rchb. (1832) see Tribe Malveae J.Presl (1826)
               1 Genus Palaua Cav. (1785)
               2 Genus Malope L. (1753)
               3 Genus Kitaibela Willd. (1799)