Akaniaceae is a family from Brassicales Order, splits from Magnoliopsida Class. It is a family among about 406 families in Magnoliophyta or Flowering Plants Division. The Akaniaceae family consists of 2 genera and 2 species.

Akaniaceae was derived from the Greek word akan for 'needle pointed' refering to its leaves smell.

Genera in Akaniaceae:

Akania

Bretschneidera