In this article we will discuss about the Meaning and Types of Plant Classifications. Meaning of Plant Classification: Plant Classification is the arrangement of plants into groups and categories for a clear understanding, proper study and effective organization. According to Radford (1986) “classification is the arrangement of groups of plants with particular circumscriptions by rank and position according to artificial [...]
The below mentioned article provides an overview on History of Plant Classification during Different Periods. Preliterate Humans: Ancient men who made their living by gathering food from the landscape, knew many plants by necessity and are considered to be practical plant taxonomists. They described and classified a plant as useful or harmful, so that others could recognize it, and identified [...]
The following points highlight the top three types of system of plant classification. The types are: 1. Artificial Classification 2. Natural Classification 3. Phylogenetic Classification. Plant Classification: Type # 1. Artificial Classification: The earliest systems of classification which remained dominant from 300 B.C. up to about 1830 were artificial systems, which were based on one or a few easily observable characters [...]