Plant Classification Based on Life Cycle
Plants can also be classified into three categories based on their life cycle. They are-Annuals, Biennials and perennials.
- Annuals– These plants complete their entire life cycle within one year or season. E.g. Sunflower, rice etc.
- Biennials– These plants complete their entire life cycle in two years or seasons. E.g. Carrots, cabbages etc.
- Perennials– These plants live for many seasons or years. E.g. Mango, apple etc.
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