Plant botanical names, common names, the gardeners network. The plants database was first put on the web in late 1994 or early 1995. There he feels the local names to be more difficult than the botanical names. World programme for the census of agriculture 2010. The provision of a simple guide to the giving and correct use of plant names has been. A few names on this list will fascinate those interested in the derivation of plant names. Latin plant names why do we use latin names for plants. Tropical plants pictures and names flower flowers tropical house plant diverting of plants sadef names tropical plants names flower tropical rainforest plants list nerogelia hybrid tropical plants pictures and names flower flowers. The first names the group or the genus and the second describes a single individual plant within the group, or a species. It is previously done by frlht ive mentioned it in the post. These entries make the list either because they are widely mispronounced, or because they frustrate us with the dual pronunciations to which i just alluded. Classification and botanical description of legumes. Understanding botanical or latin names all living organisms are classi.
All names appearing on the chart are included in the index. The plant naming system was devised by the swedish botanist, carl linnaeus 1707 1778, in the mid 18th century. Centuries ago, when the system was devised, latin was chosen since it is a language understood worldwide. The complete plants checklist is nearly 7 mb and includes symbol, synonym symbol, scientific name with authors, national common name, and family. There are millions of species of plants living on our earth. Plant list ordered by botanical name with pictures from. Bitterweed any plant in the genus ambrosia, especially ambrosia artemisiifolia, artemisia trifida, helenium amarum blackberry rubus spp.
Here you will find authoritative taxonomic information on plants, animals, fungi, and microbes of north america and the world. The scientific or botanical name for wildflowers, as with all plants, is made up of two words. 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. Every botanical file concludes with a short comment on the information as pre. It is very popular nectar plant attracts more butterflies and humming birds.
Garden blog come and talk about plants and gardening with gardeners just like you. Pdf scientific names of crop plants are adopted and where required modified according to a standard set of rules. The agricultural extension service offers its programs to all eligible persons regardless of race, color. 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. 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 botanical nomenclature, a hybrid may be given a hybrid name, which is a special kind of botanical name, but there is no requirement that a hybrid name should be created for plants that are believed to be of hybrid origin. Cardamom smallelettaria cardamomum maton zingiberaceae fruit,seed cardamom large amomum subulatum roxb. It serves as an index to the chart of flowering plant families uk. These common names give great trouble to a plant collector in a foreign country. This is a list of plants organized by their common names. The binomial two name system of nomenclature was developed by swedish naturalist, carl linnaeus in the mid. Pdf crop plants of india a check list of scientific names. Aleurites moluccana kukui, lama, lumbang, sakan, raguar, candlenut tree 47.
Botanical list of plants with common names botanical name acacia caffra english afrikaans common hook thorn combretum apiculatum acacia galpinii acacia karroo acacia sieberiana woodii acacia rehmanniana acacia xanthophloea apodyetes dimidiata berchemia zeyheri bolusanthus speciosus caesalpinia ferrox ferrea celtis africana celtis sinensis. Plant of the week welcome to the plants database usda. Use of the correct name for a species is particularly relevant in plant genetic resource pgr programmes and associated genebanks, such as. Solved examples with detailed answer description, explanation are given and it would be easy to understand. You can import this file into many databases or spreadsheets. Shoot has one of the largest index of plants on the web with over 20,000 plants. The scientific names consists of two terms, the genus name and the species name. Javelina resistant plants jeff schalau javelina are omnivorous animals with poor eyesight and. The plants database provides standardized information about the vascular plants, mosses, liverworts, hornworts, and lichens of the u. View more stats visit our plant specific databases. Code, though very carefully drafted, are complex legalistic documents, and it.
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. What are some 20 plants with a botanical name which we use. Crop name botanical name icc code previous code 1 castor bean ricinus communis 431 1. Reference books which are very helpful to using botanical latin and knowing what different plant names and terms actually mean. 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. Synonyms in taxonomical terms are the names of plants that are known by a different name.
Scientific names of plants and animals general knowledge. Az list of house plants common and scientific names. It was one of the first webenabled applications deve\. Classification and organisation entities are comprehensively organised which makes understanding and studying characteristics of particular.
The plant list a working list for all plant species. At the present time each kind of plant is given a generic name followed by a specific name or epithet. The names of plants the names of plants is a handy, twopart reference book for the botanist and amateur gardener. The genus and species names together comprise the scienti. I just made some changes like additions and corrections.
Abutilon hybridum is part of a large plant genus of flowering and foliage type plants. Lists still in progress can be sorted by botanical name, common name, border or id. They may also nibble on or dig up plants that they do not actually eat. The international code of nomenclature for algae, fungi, and plants icnafp provides the following options in dealing with a hybrid. Download the complete plants checklist usda plants. Their diet changes with food availability in their environment. Plant list ordered by common name with pictures from.
The database alphabetically lists botanicals in a table by the most commonly used name, followed by fields for parts used, latin name s, botanical family, uses, and constituents. Welcome to itis, the integrated taxonomic information system. However, the common names of plants often vary from region to region, which is why most plant. 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. This process of naming organisms scientifically is known as taxonomy. Some common crops and their botanical names include corn zea mays, wheat tritcum spp. The plant naming system was devised by the swedish. Others are tomatoes lycopersicon esculentum, eggplants solanum melongena var.
Appendix i common and scientific names for plant and. Encarta dictionary just type in a word, and then click on the audio file icon to listen to the word. Clivia miniata caring advice and description of the kaffir lily plant, botanical name. Achillea millefolium, adonis amurensis, and bougainvillea. Its for your information that the compilation of the tamil name to botanical name is not completely my work. Spices of india spices under the purview of the spices board english common botanical family partused name name name as spice 1. What are some common crops and their botanical names. In the plant kingdom, the various levels of classi. The first two come from figures out of greek mythology. Scientific latin plant names help describe both the genus and species of plants in order to better categorize them. Scientific names of the most common animals and plants.
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. To my delight and i am sure of anyone who picks up. 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. Understanding botanical or latin names wisconsin master gardener. 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. Fields in this text file are delimited by commas and enclosed in double quotes. All living things are classified into two major groups, plants and animals. To my delight and i am sure of anyone who picks up this book, i discovered it contains nug. The genus name always starts with a capital letter and the species name always starts with a small letter. Flowering plants an index of common and scienti c names this is an index of scienti c names and common vernacular names in english of owering plants and plant products. Not all of the 10 scientific names of plants below are, strictly speaking, latin. Nomenclature the naming of plants is similar to taxonomy but its also different. Unlike its common name of which there may be several, the latin name for a plant is unique to each plant. The herbal database is a dictionary of botanical products used as herbs, spices, medicinals, dyes, charms, and foods.
The word legume is derived from the latin verb legere which means to gather. The herbal database a listing of herbs, spices, and. It flowers profusely with small decumbent red and white color blooms all around the year. Classification and botanical description of legumes legumes, or pulses, are flowering plants in the leguminosae family. Bougainvillea, meanwhile a lovely vine whose name is constantly mispronounced andor misspelled. Natural resources conservation service national plant data team npdt nrcs. There are 744,809 plants, and 600,014 images in this world class database of plants, which is collaboratively developed by over 3,500 members from around the globe. 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. It derives from puls or porridge, a cooked bean dish which the ancient romans were fond.
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