Pleurastrum

Pleurastrum is a genus of green algae, specifically of the Chlorophyceae. , it was the only genus in the family Pleurastraceae.

Species
, AlgaeBase accepted the following species:
 * Pleurastrum insigne Chodat
 * Pleurastrum photoheterotrophicum Metting
 * Pleurastrum sarcinoideum Groover & H.C.Bold
 * Pleurastrum terricola (Bristol) D.M.John