The naming of plants explanations and examples, by. Identification of major agronomic crops and study of their local names, english names, botanical names and families mirza hasanuzzaman, phd professor department of agronomy sherebangla agricultural university sau email. Dec 08, 2017 botanical names of trees, herbs and plants shaheer asim december 8, 2017 general knowledge leave a comment 102 views a tree, in botany is a perennial plant with an elongated stem, or trunk, supporting branches and leaves in most species. Thats because when linnaeus devised his system for classifying plants, he wanted to use a language. For quick reference, this botanical nomenclature guide via cindy haynes, dept. This plant may be known by one or more common names in different places, and some are listed above.
The plants database provides standardized information about the vascular plants, mosses, liverworts, hornworts, and lichens of the u. A web page providing general knowledge on scientific names of common plants, fruits, vegetables and some common trees including scientific name of mehndi, pudina, ginger, turmeric, grains and cereals. Garlic, allium sativum, perennial plant of the amaryllis family amaryllidaceae, grown for its flavourful bulbs. Shoot has one of the largest index of plants on the web with over 20,000 plants. The fruit is an edible, brightly colored usually red, from the pigment. Botanical and common names, families, distribution. Their names will be numbered consecutively and arranged in alphabetical order, irrespective of the family to which a plant belongs. A list of the botanical names of jamaican medicinal plants.
A botanical name is a formal scientific name conforming to the international code of nomenclature for algae, fungi, and plants icn and, if it concerns a plant cultigen, the additional cultivar or group epithets must conform to the international code of nomenclature for cultivated plants icncp. Plant names is a plain english guide to the use of plant names and the conventions for writing them as governed by the international code of botanical nomenclature and the international code of. They have been scientifically proven to improve our health by lowering blood pressure and removing pollutants from the. This should be taken into account as some of the information may now be considered inaccurate, or not in accordance with modern medicine. Plants are also classified in different ways for different purposes. Common, tagalog, and scientific names of fruits and vegetables 3 t 2 foreword t his publication was developed to provide information on local and scientific names of fruits and vegetables grown on guam. From acronychia oblongifolia to zieria smithii, the scientific or botanical names of plants are based on sound scientific principles. Az list of house plants common and scientific names. It is a species of legumes and used in traditional medicine in india. Waec gce past questions and answers free download pdf all subjects these are the approved waec gce. The generic name is a noun, and the specific epithet is an adjective indicating which of the several members of the genus has been considered.
I need to know the botanical names of some very rare plants growing in sathyamangalam forests. This process of naming organisms scientifically is known as taxonomy. Offered in a wide variety of sizes, shapes, colors and textures, houseplants beautify our homes and help soften our environment. The family and the common name or names will, however, be given under separate headings. Those who use scientific names, also referred to as botanical or. Kikar mimosaceae india and tropical africa used for making furnitures, tanning, dyeing fabrics yellow, stem yields gum while. Useful tropical plants database 2014 by ken fern, web interface by ajna fern with help from richard morris.
It may contain specialist plant collections such as cacti and other succulent plants, herb gardens, plants from particular parts of the world, and so on. In a market, aubergines are regarded as vegetables and associated with cabbages, carrots, etc. The names of garden plants how do we name and classify plants. Flower names common and botanical list with pictures. Use a slash to open a dialog box where you can type the sinhala name in roman letters e. Others are tomatoes lycopersicon esculentum, eggplants. Caring, propagation, descriptions and other information for each species is provided. Reference books which are very helpful to using botanical latin and knowing what different plant names and terms actually mean. Some are loaded with poisons to sicken or kill them. Some species boast armature such as thorns, or spines that ward off slavering herbivores. The herbal database is dedicated to the tea plant, camellia sinensis, the source of commercial tea. Sept 3, 2018 version the naming of plants, sep 3, 2018 version 1093 downloads.
Scientific names of plants, ab if you can possibly grow a sugar maple acer saccharum in your yard, make it a priority to do so. Common names, scientific names, latin, synonyms, etc. General plantlist from victoria garden, sorted by botanical name 690 different plants general lists natives plant types bulbs trees shrubs grasses. Nov 14, 2018 there are good reasons why anyone who uses medicinal plants or their aromatic extracts should be familiar with the botanical or latin names. Tpl has been static since 20, but was used as the starting point for the taxonomic backbone of the world flora online wfo, and updated information can be found at. Others are tomatoes lycopersicon esculentum, eggplants solanum melongena var. Commlistsnsycommon name to botanical 809 the agricultural extension service offers its programs to all eligible persons regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, religion or veteran status, and is an equal opportunity. The herbal database a listing of herbs, spices, and. A group of plant which are grown or harvested for obtaining yield, and has economic. There is only one botanical scientific name for each species and it aids us significantly in accurately communicating with others about a tree.
Cinnamomum tamala or indian bark is a commonly used plant known by the name tejpatta in india. It covers the naming of wild plants, plants modified by humans, why plant names change, their pronunciation and hints to help remember them. Latin plant names why do we use latin names for plants. Scientific names of plants and animals neet exam eckovation. Achillea millefolium, adonis amurensis, and bougainvillea. Provided by ars systematic botany and mycology laboratory. The a to z of plant names from acronychia oblongifolia to zieria smithii, the scientific or botanical names of plants are based on sound scientific principles. Types include foliage, flowering, succulents and cacti.
The scientific names consists of two terms, the genus name and the species name. Botanical and common names, families, distribution and use of plants sr. Common name to botanical name tennessee state university. Plant list ordered by botanical name with pictures from. Click on an acronym to view each weed list, or click here for a composite list of weeds of the u. But admittedly, the pronunciation of the scientific names of plants is another matter altogether. The names of plants the names of plants is a handy, twopart reference book for the botanist and amateur gardener. This is an alphabetical list of plants used in herbalism the ability to synthesize a wide variety of chemical compounds that are possibly used to perform important biological functions, and to defend against attack from predators such as insects, fungi and herbivorous mammals is called herbal medicine. A plant of each of the last three is wrapped in a wad with three cashew leaves and boiled in water. The leaves of the species are used as a popular spice in several indian dishes, particularly in northern india.
Learning latin latin is the international language used by scientists all over the world to name plants and animals. Scientific names or binomial nomenclature is a scientific process wherein entities such as plants, animals, living entities are named and they are derived from latin. A botanical garden or botanic garden is a garden dedicated to the collection, cultivation, preservation and display of a wide range of plants labelled with their botanical names. Botanical and common names, families, distribution and. Be aware, however, notice is given that botanical scientific names of plants change periodically as taxonomic work refines plant groupings.
The genus name always starts with a capital letter and the species name always starts with a small letter. Scientific plant names dictionary 16 january 2020 this electronic dictionary file is created by margaret langley, a botanist with our ecosystem science group. List of scientific names of animals and birds in 1973 carl linnaeus, a practical swedish biologist classified species into two names, one is genus and other is a specific name. Botanical nomenclature is the formal, scientific naming of plants. Some of the species name given are commonly found and used in the household while close variation among species may exist edible white mushrooms agaricus bisporus avocado persea americana garlic allium sativum clementines citru. The aim has been to produce an interesting text which is equally as acceptable to the amateur gardener as to the botanist. The tomato the tomato solanum lycopersicum is a shortlived perennial plant, grown as an annual plant, in the solanaceae or nightshade family, typically growing to m tall, with a weakly woody stem that usually scrambles over other plants.
Aleurites moluccana kukui, lama, lumbang, sakan, raguar, candlenut tree 47. Scientific names of the most common animals and plants. May 26, 2015 utah state extension specialist michael caron provides an overview of plant classifications and names. What are some 20 plants with a botanical name which we use in. At the present time each kind of plant is given a generic name followed by a specific name or epithet. Indoor plants or houseplants over the past twenty years houseplants have grown in popularity. Beckwith reports the use of cashew leaves in combination with dryopteris sp rat ears peperomia pellucida, kth. Alphabetical list of crops with botanical name and crop code crop name botanical name icc code previous code 1 abaca manila hemp musa textilis 92 2. What are some common crops and their botanical names. Crop name botanical name icc code previous code 1 garlic, dry allium sativum 233 1. Latin names, are employing a strictly regulated and much more precise system, governed by two. The common name of a tree can sometimes be helpful or confusing when trying to find out specific information about a tree. For example, if youre searching for information on buxus sempervirens a type of boxwood, look under the section titled scientific names of plants, ab, where the names of all of the entries starting with either an a or a b are housed. Common and botanical names of flowers listed alphabetically by their common name.
Plant botanical names, common names, the gardeners network. New names generally become widely accepted in botanical literature and serious garden writing but many catalogues and seed packets stick to the old names, resulting in inconsistencies in the names of plants. This plant can be weedy or invasive according to the authoritative sources noted below. Common, tagalog, and scientific names of fruits and. Aeonium pseudotabuliforme low, branching green aeonium with attractive flat rosettes and yellow flowers. The plant list tpl was a working list of all known plant species produced by the botanical community in response to target 1 of the 20022010 global strategy for plant conservation gspc. The plant naming system was devised by the swedish botanist, carl linnaeus 1707 1778, in the mid 18th century. Indoor plants or houseplants missouri botanical garden. Botanical latin for artists and useful reference books rhs guidance on plant names for artists this references the new exhibitor factsheet for all rhs botanical art exhibitions. And the confusion is exacerbated by the fact that, in some cases, there is more than one proper pronunciation for the word.
Acacia koa koa 47 acacia koaia koaia 47 acacia mangium mangium 47 acalypha wilkensiana beefsteak 47 ajuga reptans carpet bugle 47 aleurites moluccana kukui, lama, lumbang, sakan, raguar, candlenut tree. Plant taxonomy is concerned with grouping and classifying plants. The plant is native to central asia but grows wild in italy and southern france and is a classic ingredient in many national cuisines. Botanical name common name name of family distribution traditional uses of plants photo 1. Home biology common botanical name of grass, weed and their descriptiion of characteristics common botanical name of grass, weed and their descriptiion of characteristics. Searching by the botanical names significantly increases the chances of finding reliable information about them their composition, traditional use, pharmacological properties and application modes.
Each indoor plant is given its main common name used and botanical scientific name. Ron hubbard once claimed, some plants do emit compounds that warn their compatriots of approaching threats. Distinguishable groups of cultivated plants, whose origin or selection is due. Classification and organisation entities are comprehensively organised which makes understanding and studying characteristics of particular. Please find below an extensive list of flower names, firstly by common name and then their botanical equivalent. And while tomatoes may not be able to scream, as l. Garden blog come and talk about plants and gardening with gardeners just like you.
Despite the name, this cultivar is probably not related to a. A few names on this list will fascinate those interested in the derivation of plant names. Title 190 national plant materials manual 190vnpmm, fourth edition, july 2010 1 part 542 acronyms 542. The database and code is licensed under a creative commons attributionnoncommercialsharealike 3. It contains the taxonomic names of western australian plants and some fungi, algae and protists, including names at. The manual ends with instructions and recommendations on how to to use botanical names in commercial products, how to format names, and an index to common abbreviations and symbols in plant nomenclature.
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