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 Myrtineae see Order Myrtales Juss. ex Bercht. & J.Presl (1820)
             Family Myrtaceae Juss. (1789), nom. cons. - myrtle family
               Genus Metrosideros Banks ex Gaertn. (1788), nom. cons.