De subfamilie Cactoideae Eaton kent 6 takken en 1 groep incertae sedis.
De takken:
| Blossfeldieae Crozier |
| Cacteae Rchb. |
| Cereeae Salm-Dyck |
| Notocacteae Buxb. |
| Phyllocacteae Rchb. |
| Rhipsalideae DC. |
De groep Incertae sedis:
| Calymmanthium F.Ritter |
| Copiapoa Britton & Rose |
| Frailea Britton & Rose |
