Selaginella belongs to Pteridophyta (ferns and allies) in the plant kingdom.
Worth remembering: Heterosporous: makes two kinds of spores.
| Kingdom | Plantae |
|---|---|
| Division | PteridophytaFerns and allies |
| Common name | Spike moss |
| NCERT | Class 11 Biology, Chapter 3: Plant Kingdom |
Pteridophyta: The first land plants with xylem and phloem; the main plant is the sporophyte; spores form in sporangia.
| EquisetumHorsetail | Pteridophyta |
| LycopodiumClub moss | Pteridophyta |
| PsilotumWhisk fern | Pteridophyta |
| PterisFern | Pteridophyta |
| DryopterisFern | Pteridophyta |
| AdiantumMaidenhair fern | Pteridophyta |
| SalviniaWater fern | PteridophytaHeterosporous. |