In this article we will discuss about the classification of Ranales. According to Engler, Ranales consists of nine families:- 1. Nymphaeaceae 2. Ceratophyllaceae 3. Berberidaceae 4. Ranunculaceae 5. Menispermaceae 6. Magnoliaceae 7. Annonaceae 8. Myristicaceae 9. Lauraceae. Family # 1. Nymphaeaceae: Nymphaeaceae are annual or perennial aquatic herbs, often rhizomatous. Leaves are floating or submerged, […]