According to the most recent molecular analysis of Lecythidaceae by Mori et al. (2007), the three subfamilies are: Foetidioideae (Foetidiaceae) from Madagascar include only Foetidia.
Conform celor mai recent analize moleculare realizate de Mori et al. (2007), cele trei subfamilii sunt: Foetidioideae (Foetidiaceae) din Madagascar doar Foetidia.