Eichler System

A system of plant taxonomy, the Eichler system is an early phylogenetic or evolutionary system. It was published by August W. Eichler in

Eichler (1883; 3rd edition). Syllabus der Vorlesungen über Phanerogamenkunde.

According to Oudemans (1896) it divides plants into the following groups:

  • A. Cryptogamae
    phylum I. Thallophyta
    classis I. Algae
    classis II. Fungi
    classis III. Lichenes
    phylum II. Bryophyta
    classis I. Hepaticae
    classis II. Musci
    phylum III. Pteridophyta
    classis I. Equisetinae
    classis II. Lycopodinae
    classis III. Filicinae
  • B. Phanerogamae
    phylum I. Gymnospermae
    phylum II. Angiospermae
    classis I. Monocotyleae
    classis II. Dicotyleae
    subclassis I. Choripetalae
    subclassis II. Sympetalae
Source :
Oudemans, C.A.J.A. (1896). Rangschikking der Planten. in Oudemans, C.A.J.A. & Hugo de Vries. Leerboek der plantenkunde, ten gebruike bij het hooger onderwijs. volume 2(2).

Note: ranks translated into Latin

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