In this article we will discuss about the classification of Malvales. According to Engler, Malvales consists of five families:- 1. Tiliaceae 2. Elaeocarpaceae 3. Sterculiaceae 4. Malvaceae 5. Bombacaceae. Family # 1. Tiliaceae: Tiliaceae are trees and shrubs, rarely herbs; bark usually mucilaginous and with strong fibres. Leaves are alternate rarely opposite, simple, often lobed; […]