In this article we will discuss about the classification of Santalales. According to Engler, Santalales consists of three families:- 1. Santalaceae 2. Loranthaceae 3. Balanophoraceae. Family # 1. Santalaceae: Santalaceae are herbs or shrubs, or small trees; hemiparasites. Leaves of Santalaceae are simple, opposite or alternate, exstipulate, entire. Inflorescence various, often flowers solitary and axillary. […]