Systematic Position of Psilotum and Common Species

Psilotum is also known as “Whisk ferns”
Taxonomic position of Psilotum:
  Division: Pteridophyta
  Class: Psilopsida
  Order: Psilotales
  Family: Psilotaceae
  Genus: Psilotum “Whisk ferns”


















The Genus Psiltoum has two species : P.nudum (very common), P.flaccidum or P. complanatum (epiphytic).

Habitat: Grows in humus at base of trees, or crevices in rocks.
More about:

• Psilotum Sporophyte Plant body

• Psilotum Synangium Structure C.S

• Psilotum Stem Anatomy C S

• Psilotum Gametophyte or Prothallus

• Life Cycle of Psilotum

Image Credit:Psilotum nudum from the University of Wisconsin - Madison Plant Systematics Collection.,  P.flaccidum (P. complanatum)