Sep 29, 2011 therefore, botanical names are the only means of providing absolute references to specific plants. There are so many plant names to learn as it is, so why do we use latin names too. Flower names common and botanical list with pictures. The scientific names consists of two terms, the genus name and the species name.
However, the common names of plants often vary from region to region, which is why most plant encyclopedias refer to plants using their scientific names, in other words using binomials or latin names. Botanical name common name name of family distribution traditional uses of plants photo. Nov 26, 2007 a botanical name consists of two words, and is therefore referred to as a binomial. Pdf crop plants of india a check list of scientific names. Please find below an extensive list of flower names, firstly by common name and then their botanical equivalent. Title 190 national plant materials manual 190vnpmm, fourth edition, july 2010 1 part 542 acronyms 542.
Botanistsand gardenersfrom all over the world, regardless of native tongue, use the same scientific name to identify a particular plant. 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. There is only one botanical scientific name for each species and it aids us significantly in accurately communicating with others about a tree. If a cultivar name is not considered appealing, further names are sometimes chosen for marketing purposes. Common name to botanical name tennessee state university. 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 latin names, are employing a strictly regulated and much more precise system, governed by two codes of nomenclature, whose primary aim is to provide a single correct name for every plant. Plant botanical names, common names, the gardeners network. 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. The binomial system that uses the botanical or scientific names of plants is frustrating at times, as when the powers that be change their minds as to what a plant should be called. It is comprised almost entirely of lists of plant names, alphabetically ordered in latin and latinized arabic, but sometimes also in arabic.
Welcome to the international plant names index ipni produced by a collaboration between the royal botanic gardens, kew, the harvard university herbaria, and the australian national herbarium, hosted by the royal botanic gardens, kew. The genus name always starts with a capital letter and the species name always starts with a small letter. Crop name botanical name icc code previous code 1 garlic, dry allium sativum 233 1. Scientific names of crop plants are adopted and where required modified according to a standard set of rules. At the simplest level of scientific classification, each plant has a name made up of two parts, a generic or genus name and a specific name or epithet. Shoot has one of the largest index of plants on the web with over 20,000 plants. 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 leaves of the species are used as a popular spice in several indian dishes, particularly in northern india. The two words combine to form a binomial suitable for scientific or international communications.
Whether you are a backyard gardener, a nursery professional, or a florist, eventually you will have to deal with plant names. Cinnamomum tamala or indian bark is a commonly used plant known by the name tejpatta in india. The accepted method of recording plant names is to italicize both the genus and species name, using an uppercase letter only for the first letter of the genus. May 26, 2015 utah state extension specialist michael caron provides an overview of plant classifications and names. Botanical classification horticulture and soil science wiki. General plant list sorted by botanical name ab 101 different plants general lists natives plant types bulbs trees shrubs grasses herbaceous. Plants has new maps plants is trying out a new, more modern mapping system. Sometimes the scientific name commemorates a person or place, or it may be a reference to the name bestowed on the plant by the indigenous australians.
Achillea millefolium, adonis amurensis, and bougainvillea. Botanical nomenclature is the formal, scientific naming of plants. Jul 27, 2015 if youre looking to find a common name for a plant and all you know is the botanical name, below is a alpha listing of the plant names to assist you in finding the common name. I just made some changes like additions and corrections. The common name of a tree can sometimes be helpful or confusing when trying to find out specific information about a tree for example. The species included are grouped into 16167 genera, 620 families and 4 major groups. Plant classification has additional groupings that animal classification does not. These rules are laid down for crop species by the international code of nomenclature.
Click on a scientific name below to expand it in the plants classification report. Lets learn more about the meaning of latin plant names with this short but sweet botanical nomenclature guide. 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 employer. Plant botanical names cross reference plant common name to plant botanical name for your favorite 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.
Two of the common tree names for acer negundo are boxelder and black ash. Plant taxonomy is concerned with grouping and classifying plants. In quercus garryana, quercus is the genus or generic name, and garryana is the specific epithet. Generally, only the genus and species are of importance to small scale cultivation.
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. Most often the name you are familiar with is the common name. These scientific names provide a unique and unambiguous label for each plant. Provided by ars systematic botany and mycology laboratory. As teacher, mentor and friend to charles darwin, it was his introduction that secured for darwin the post of naturalist on the voyage of the beagle. Ipni provides nomenclatural information spelling, author, types and first place and date of publication for. Nilampurandi,manithaseeri,aer alingnal,manduragam,aerasingi,irangusingi,manjalkadambu,sitharagampul,alukanni,tholukanni. Scientific names of the most common animals and plants. Please note for many of these flowers there are a multitude of different species within the given genus. Thats because when linnaeus devised his system for classifying plants, he wanted to use a language. The herbal database a listing of herbs, spices, and. A list of the botanical names of jamaican medicinal plants. The herbal database is dedicated to the tea plant, camellia sinensis, the source of commercial tea. 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.
Where the plant has been identified, the latin name and the common english name, if one exists, is given. Conventional nomenclature how to write botanical names. This guide is intended to provide hausa plant names in as accurate a transcription as possible, with uptodate scientific names. When you take a plant s genus and species together, you have that plant s botanical name. It is previously done by frlht ive mentioned it in the post. Common and botanical names of flowers listed alphabetically by their common name. 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. Scientific latin plant names are used as a means of classifying or identifying specific plants. Singulars and plurals are also given of as many plants as possible. 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. Epithet taxonomy an epithet in taxonomic nomenclature is a word or phrase epithet in the name of an organism. General plant list sorted by botanical name ab 101 different plants general lists natives plant types bulbs trees shrubs grasses herbaceous roses flower.
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. It covers the naming of wild plants, plants modified by humans, why plant names change, their pronunciation and hints to help remember them. This process of naming organisms scientifically is known as taxonomy. Together, these two names are referred to as a binomial. This plant may be known by one or more common names in. Learning latin latin is the international language used by scientists all over the world to name plants and animals. 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 nomenclature for cultivated plants. I keep on doing my corrections often in the compilation. Caring advice and description of the kaffir lily plant, botanical name. It contains the taxonomic names of western australian plants and some fungi, algae and protists, including names at. Their names will be numbered consecutively and arranged in alphabetical order, irrespective of the family to which a plant belongs.
Its for your information that the compilation of the tamil name to botanical name is not completely my work. The use of these names is called binomial nomenclature, which is a fancy way of saying two part names. Scientific plant names dictionary 16 january 2020 this electronic dictionary file is created by margaret langley, a botanist with our ecosystem science group. A dictionary of botanical terms john stevens henslow 1796 1861 was a botanist and geologist. Alphabetical by botanical name rph rare plant house tropical plant conservatry botanical name common name s family locations in garden. Classification and organisation entities are comprehensively organised which makes understanding and studying characteristics of particular. 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. Botanical and common names, families, distribution. At the simplest level of scientific classification, each scientific name consists of two parts a generic or genus name and a specific name or epithet. At the present time each kind of plant is given a generic name followed by a specific name or epithet. Latin plant names why do we use latin names for plants. Why they are used and why you should learn to use them.
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. The names of garden plants a brief outline of how cultivated plants are named hortax uk what is a trade designation selling name. Jan 16, 2020 scientific plant names dictionary 16 january 2020 this electronic dictionary file is created by margaret langley, a botanist with our ecosystem science group. Mar 05, 2020 garlic, allium sativum, perennial plant of the amaryllis family amaryllidaceae, grown for its flavourful bulbs. Botanical name of important legumes common, scientific. List of plant pictures by scientific name scientific. Maybe you know the common name of the plant and you want to know the botanical name, we provide a list of common names with the cooresponding botanical name. This is a list of plants organized by their common names. Plant list ordered by botanical name with pictures from. An illustrated, scientific and medicinal approach appears to be a medical compendium of plants intended as a guide and reference resource for professionals in the field.
While professor of botany, henslow established the cambridge university botanic. The plant list contains a working list of plants of the world. Plant names, scientific and popular, including in the case of each plant the correct botanical name in accordance with the reformed nomenclature, together with botanical and popular synonyms. Botanical nomenclature plant names organisms known to science have a name that consists of two words, a generic name and a specific epithet. Pachystachys lutea is a subtropical species that produces small white flowers from a beautiful cone shaped bract.
However, it is important to understand how plants are classified on all levels and how they relate to other plants. It contains the taxonomic names of western australian plants and some fungi, algae and protists, including names at family rank. The generic name refer to collective name for a group of organism, here, plants and animals. Plant botanical names, plant common name even more info. Az list of house plants common and scientific names. Arabic plant names from egypt, algeria, and yemen world.
Appendix i common and scientific names for plant and. The first word represents the larger group the plant belongs to, the genus plural genera, not genuses, and the first letter is always capitalized. A few names on this list will fascinate those interested in the derivation of plant names. General plantlist from victoria garden, sorted by botanical name 690 different plants general lists natives plant types bulbs trees shrubs grasses herbaceous roses flower colors blue purple pink white yellow orange red leaf colors grey red dark green variegated seasons spring. The plant naming system was devised by the swedish botanist, carl linnaeus 1707 1778, in the mid 18th century. Scientific names naming the plant rules type specimens cultivar names. Plant names, scientific and popular, including in the case of each plant the correct botanical name in accordance with the reformed nomenclature, together with botanical and popular synonyms by lyons, a. By consistently using scientific names we can communicate more effectively with fellow horticulturists. Many of you may have noticed that some of the plants that you finally learned the botanical name for now have different names than the ones that you spent so much time memorizing. 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 this is the formal and scientific name of a plant which conform to the relevant international code for nomenclature. Plant names, scientific and popular, biodiversity heritage. Use the browse function to explore the taxonomic hierarchy embedded within the plant list.
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