Division of Plantae Kingdom
According to the criteria, the kingdom Plantae is classified into two main categories. They are Cryptograms and Phanerograms. Cryptogams are plants or plant-like organisms that do not make seeds. They mainly reproduce with the help of spores. The cryptogams are again divided into three subgroups. They are:
Phanerograms are plants that produce seeds. Phanerogams are again divided into two subgroups. They are-
- Gymnosperms
- Angiosperms or flowering plants
Plant Classification
Plant Classification plays a major role in understanding the different plant structures and their lifecycle. Based on various characteristics, R.H. Whittaker classified living organisms into five kingdoms which are Monera, Protista, Fungi, Plantae, and Animalia.
The members of the kingdom Plantae show certain characteristics like they are eukaryotic, multicellular, and can perform photosynthesis. Plants can be classified based on their life cycle and other features. The division of the Plantae kingdom consists of two major categories- Cryptograms and Phanerogams. Students need to study the different divisions of plants to understand the importance of plant classification.
Table of Content
- What is Plant Classification?
- Characteristics of Kingdom Plantae
- Plant Classification Based on Life Cycle
- Division of Plantae Kingdom
- Cryptograms and Their Classification
- Phanerogams and their Classification
- Importance of Plant Classification