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. Each indoor plant is given its main common name used and botanical scientific name. 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. Achillea millefolium, adonis amurensis, and bougainvillea. 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. The plant list contains a working list of plants of the world. Caring, propagation, descriptions and other information for each species is provided. With an estimated number of plants in excess of 270,000 on the planet, its obvious some system of nomenclature had to be devised in order to keep them straight. Be aware, however, notice is given that botanical scientific names of plants change periodically as taxonomic work refines plant groupings. Pdf crop plants of india a check list of scientific names. Specialized cells that contain a variety of defensive compounds, from razorsharp crystals to paininducing chemicals, idioblasts detonate when the first line of defense has been breached. 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.
The species included are grouped into 16167 genera, 620 families and 4 major groups. Crop name botanical name icc code previous code 1 castor bean ricinus communis 431 1. Each word of a cultivar epithet must start with an initial capital letter unless it is a word after a hyphen or a conjunction or preposition which is not the first word of the epithet. This botanical encyclopedia of chinese plants is by chen yong, courtesy name jingyi, style names feidun and yuyizi, a native of huangyan, zhejiang, of the late song dynasty. Indoor plants or houseplants missouri botanical garden. The code of nomenclature covers all organisms traditionally treated as algae.
The plant names on this list represent plants less likely to be eaten by javelina, but there are no guarantees that they. Scientific latin plant names are used as a means of classifying or identifying specific plants. Mix them well before the fire, then put the mixture into a widemouthed bottle, cork well, and keep it in a dry place. Botanical or scientific name for fruits fruit name botanical name botanical fruit name. It is a species of legumes and used in traditional medicine in india.
Paleobotany, also spelled as palaeobotany, is the branch of botany dealing with the recovery and identification of plant remains from geological contexts, and their use for the biological reconstruction of past environments paleogeography, and the evolutionary history of plants, with a bearing upon the evolution of life in general. 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. All living things are classified into two major groups, plants and animals. The 1969 seven ponds botanical gardens, georgetown some of the botanical wonders of guyana by dmitri allicock with over its 80% unspoiled rainforest, guyana is a hothouse of interest at every turn to botanist. 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. In cases where a species is no longer in its original generic placement i.
Therefore common names are not as reliable as botanical names for identi. The scientific or botanical name for wildflowers, as with all plants, is made up of two words. They grow on poor soil as well as soil with high acidity. Lets learn more about the meaning of latin plant names with this short but sweet botanical nomenclature guide. Their diet changes with food availability in their environment. 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. Pdf scientific names of crop plants are adopted and where required modified according to a standard set of rules. World programme for the census of agriculture 2010. Common, tagalog, and scientific names of fruits and vegetables common.
Here we have listed 14 pulse and going to describe. 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. 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. 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 47 alpinia zerumbet shell ginger 47 arachis glabrata forage peanut 48 arachis pintoi cv. Lists still in progress can be sorted by botanical name, common name, border or id. Large container plants should be repotted every 2 years. Monographs of the plants are arranged in alphabetical order of the latin binomial name. Medicinal plants naturally synthesize and accumulate some secondary metabolites, like alkaloids, sterols, terpenes, flavonoids, saponins, glycosides, cyanogenics, tannins, resins. 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. Properties and uses of over 400 common herbs and medicinal plants. Az list of house plants common and scientific names.
In fact, at the heart of this way of assigning scientific names to plants is a simple twoword formula, whereby the first word is the genus name and the second one the species name or specific epithet. Botanical name of fruit apple is malus domestica botanical name of fruit apricot is prunus armeniaca botanical name of fruit avocado is persea botanical name of fruit banana is musa botanical name of fruit blackberry is rubus fruticosus botanical name of fruit. It is a population of plants differing from others in a species, but not enough to be called a separate. Botanical nomenclature plant names organisms known to science have a name that consists of two words, a generic name and a specific epithet. The fruit is an edible, brightly colored usually red, from the pigment. Have the best ingredients powdered at the druggists into a fine powder and sent home in different papers. 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.
Potbound plants have very slow leaf and stem growth. The names of plants the names of plants is a handy, twopart reference book for the botanist and amateur gardener. Understanding botanical or latin names wisconsin master gardener. 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. This classification was made by aristotle as back as 384 bc 322 bc. It strives in edges of garden and yards, fence row. The genus and species names together comprise the scientific name that every plant and animal, too is given when first described by a scientist.
Difficult botanical and medical terms are explained in simple terms in the glossaries provided. To each region, distinct plant associations are found according to the differences of soil and its formation. Local names, with their pronunciation in parentheses. List of plants in the family asteraceae britannica.
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. General plant list sorted by botanical name ab 101 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 summer fall winter. Plant botanical names, common names, the gardeners network. A few names on this list will fascinate those interested in the derivation of plant names. Trees botanical name common name acacia constricta whitethorn acacia acacia greggii catclaw acacia. The first names the group or the genus and the second describes a single individual plant within the group, or a species.
There are millions of species of plants living on our earth. Plant taxonomy is an empirical science, a science that determines what constitutes a particular taxon taxonomic grouping, plural. 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. 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. What are some 20 plants with a botanical name which we use in. In addition, inappropriate use wrong plant parts, dose, frequency, route of administration, preparation, etc. Use the browse function to explore the taxonomic hierarchy embedded within the plant list.
Common name to botanical name tennessee state university. General plant list sorted by botanical name ab 101 different plants general lists natives plant types bulbs trees shrubs grasses herbaceous. Botanical name of important legumes common, scientific. Garden blog come and talk about plants and gardening with gardeners just like you. I was surprised to learn that many botanical names are not of latin derivation, but are greek or simply named after a person. The two words combine to form a binomial suitable for scientific or international communications. List of plant pictures by scientific name scientific. Types include foliage, flowering, succulents and cacti. The plants are characterized by their composite flower heads and oneseeded achene fruits. He was unsuccessful in his attempt to present to the imperial court his views on policies during the reign of emperor lizong reigned 1225. Latin plant names why do we use latin names for plants. The soil dries out quickly even with frequent watering and roots may begin to grow out of the drainage hole. It covers the naming of wild plants, plants modified by humans, why plant names change, their pronunciation and hints to help remember them. Botanical name of fruit apple is malus domestica botanical name of fruit apricot is prunus armeniaca botanical name of fruit avocado is persea botanical name of fruit banana is musa botanical name of fruit blackberry is rubus fruticosus botanical name of fruit blackcurrant is.
Common, tagalog, and scientific names of fruits and vegetables. Increasing role of the who monographs on selected medicinal plants over the past two decades, there has been a tremendous increase in the use of herbal medicine. Plant botanical names, plant common name even more info. The medicinal plants have been used for treatment of illnesses and diseases, since the dawn of time. Botanical nomenclature is merely the body of rules prescribing which name applies to that taxon see correct name and if a new name may or must be coined. Go to plant finder and select plant of merit under the quick search section new for 2020. 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.
Corn botanical description corn, zea mays, derives its name from the arawak mahizi which literally means that which sustains lifeii the name corn was added by the europeans who referred to all smallseeded cereal grains as corn. General plantlist from victoria garden, sorted by botanical name 690 different plants general lists natives plant types bulbs trees shrubs grasses. The plants database provides standardized information about the vascular plants, mosses, liverworts, hornworts, and lichens of the u. The aster family asteraceae is one of the largest angiosperm families, with more than 1,620 genera and 23,600 species of herbaceous plants, shrubs, and trees distributed throughout the world. What are some 20 plants with a botanical name which we use. In botanical nomenclature, author citation refers to citing the person or group of people who validly published a botanical name, i. Plants in pots up to 10 inches in diameter should be repotted annually.
They may also nibble on or dig up plants that they do not actually eat. Botanical or scientific name for fruits dailyonefruit. The full name of a cultivar is the accepted botanical name in latin form, followed by the cultivar name. Vernacularnames of medicinal plants of kenya tiba asili sacco society ltd, jan, 2011 1 vernacular names of medicinal plants of kenya 1. A read is counted each time someone views a publication summary such as the title, abstract, and list of authors, clicks on a figure, or views or downloads the fulltext. Plant list ordered by botanical name with pictures from. In quercus garryana, quercus is the genus or generic name, and garryana is the specific epithet. Growing and delivering quality plants throughout the western united states.