Such a name is called a binomial name or a scientific name. Introduction 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. Botanical and common names, families, distribution and use of plants sr. Welcome to itis, the integrated taxonomic information system. International code of nomenclature for cultivated plants icncp or cultivated plant code incorporating the rules and recommendations for naming plants in cultivation ninth edition adopted by the international union of biological sciences international commission for the nomenclature of cultivated plants prepared and edited by. Caring, propagation, descriptions and other information for each species is provided. Japanesekerria kerriajaponica shrub rosaceae centralandwesternchina leatherleafviburnum viburnumrhytidophyllum shrub caprifoliaceae centralandwesternchina privethoneysuckle lonicerapileata shrub caprifoliaceae centraltoswchina seaberry hippophaerhamnoides shrub elaeagnaceae eurasia silverberry elaeagnuspungens shrub eleagnaceae china,japan. Alphabetized list of common names with scientific names of plants and animals mentioned.
The usda files were searched and the added records are indicated with an asterisk. 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. Appendix i common and scientific names for plant and. A beginning list of wildflowers and ferns for native plant gardens in the piedmont scientific names common names arisaema triphyllum jackinthepulpit cypripedium calceolus var. World programme for the census of agriculture 2010. Achillea millefolium, adonis amurensis, and bougainvillea. Solved examples with detailed answer description, explanation are given and it would be easy to understand. Common, tagalog, and scientific names of fruits and. It derives from puls or porridge, a cooked bean dish which the ancient romans were fond of eating.
Botanical name common name name of family distribution traditional uses of plants photo. 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. Be aware, however, notice is given that botanical scientific names of plants change periodically as taxonomic work refines plant groupings. National list of scientific plant names internet archive. The scientific names consists of two terms, the genus name and the species name.
Appropriately named, it is an aquatic plant with leaves that are whorled around the stem. A few names on this list will fascinate those interested in the derivation of plant names. In the case of avena barbata pott ex link, link published a name earlier thought of scientific names aegilops l. Here you will find authoritative taxonomic information on plants, animals, fungi, and microbes of north america and the world. 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. Sciname finder is a search tool for scientificcommon vernacular names of plants and animals written by anders moller, danish food information. Scientific nomenclature refers to various names according to a specific field of study. Professor emeritus of botany department of biological sciences humboldt state university arcata, california 18 february 2017 plants often have two names a common name used by most of us in everyday circumstances when we need to make reference to a plant growing in the yard or. The generic name or the initial part of the name highlights the genus to which an organism belongs to. Download the complete plants checklist usda plants.
Ethnochemistry and ethnomedicine of ancient papua new. Red list of endemic trees and shrubs of ethiopia and eritrea t rees are important to the wellbeing of people in every country of the world, providing essential ecological, economic and cultural services. Index scientific names, english, tok pisin 394 407 note. To my delight and i am sure of anyone who picks up this book, i discovered it contains nug. Although it is possible that a plants scientific name may change due to newer genetic research or for another reason the scientific name is usually easy to trace through field guides and floras.
Appendix i common and scientific names for plant and wildlife. Also, the scientific names are hot links that lead to the digital atlas of the virginia flora where more information is available concerning habitat and location. While the terms binomial name and bionominal name both are technically correct, the term scientific name is much more popular than them. Flowers list with photos, common names, family and scientific names. It was one of the first webenabled applications deve\. Crops are plants that provide food, feed, fiber, and fuel. In line with hornby, the present article understands the names of medicinal plants of the basotho as the names of plants. 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. Agriculture and consumer services who used the 3rd edition of the guide to the vascular plants of florida, authored by r. 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. Identification of the plants were carried out with the help of villagers initially and then with botanists and chemists papua new guinea. Woody ornamentals for beefriendly landscapes ohio valley.
The first global assessment of the conservation status of trees worldwide indicated that around 8000 tree species are threatened with. Woody ornamentals for beefriendly landscapes ohio valley region bernadette m. This new edition derives from decisions taken at a meeting of the. Succulents, herbaceous flowers and foliage plants see pdf file, 10. Introduction to plant and soil science agronomy, the science of crop management and improvement, is a global business with a long history. Pdf crop plants of india a check list of scientific names. Scientific names are a latin andor greek name assigned by botanists to plants and accepted internationally, that is, the same exact name is used for the plant in america, china, europe, south america, etc. Plant type common name scientific name shrubs butterfly bush buddleia davidii. To my delight and i am sure of anyone who picks up. All scientific names of pants and botanical names of plants in pdf format. Scientific names of crop plants are adopted and where required modified according to a standard set of rules.
The complete plants checklist is nearly 7 mb and includes symbol, synonym symbol, scientific name with authors, national common name, and family. 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. American elm ulmus americana maidenhair tree ginkgo biloba. Royle hydrillas scientific name is made up of the greek word hydro meaning water and the latin word verticillus that means the whorl of a spindle. The second part, or the specific name, identify the exact species to which the organism falls under, within the genus. Common name to botanical name tennessee state university.
Each element is identified by its scientific name, common name, state rank, global rank, state status, and federal status. Scientific names of the most common animals and plants. In the united states there are two main systems of pronouncing latin scientific names, a traditional english system and an academic system that tries to approximate how the. Common, chamoru, and scientific names of fruits and vegetables. Florida grades and standards for nursery plants 2015. Because many species names have been revised over time, some nurseries may use outdated scientific names. Common, chamoru, and scientific names of fruits and vegetables victor t. The scientific names of plants should always be underlined or written in italics. The names of plants the names of plants is a handy, twopart reference book for the botanist and amateur gardener. Scientific names of plants how to say them and what they mean pronunciation meaning references i. Kikar mimosaceae india and tropical africa used for making furnitures, tanning, dyeing fabrics yellow, stem yields gum while seeds are fermented with dates to give beverages. This article is the first in a series on scientific nomenclature within specific kingdoms. Mar apr may jun jul aug sep oct cornelian cherry cornus mas nonnative tree.
These rules are laid down for crop species by the international code of nomenclature. Common names rubber rabbitbrush, gray rabbitbrush, gray rabbit brush, rubber rabbit brush family composites, sunflower flower color yellow plant type shrub short description gray rabbitbrush ericameria nauseosa grows throughout malheur county and surrounding areas of the intermountain west. Az list of house plants common and scientific names. 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. Frequently used genus andor species synonyms are listed in parentheses after their currently accepted scientific name. Local names, with their pronunciation in parentheses.
Glossary of crop science terms crop science society of. Plant classes gymnosperms woody plants that produce naked seeds conifers angiosperms flowering plants with seeds covered in an ovary. Classification and botanical description of legumes legumes, or pulses, are flowering plants in the leguminosae family. This is a list of plants organized by their common names. Aleurites moluccana kukui, lama, lumbang, sakan, raguar, candlenut tree 47. The herbal database is dedicated to the tea plant, camellia sinensis, the source of commercial tea. List of plant pictures by scientific name scientific. Bird list common name scientific name status grebes horned grebe podiceps auritus eared grebe podiceps nigricollis piedbilled grebe podilymbus podiceps western grebe aechmophorus occidentalis clarks grebe aechmophorus clarkii pelecaniformes american white pelican pelecanus erythrorhynchos csc breeding brown pelican pelacanus occidentalis csc breeding doublecrested cormorant. The plants database provides standardized information about the vascular plants, mosses, liverworts, hornworts, and lichens of the u.
Common and scientific names for plant and wildlife species. The following pages compose an index to some of your favorite specimens, grouped by scientific name, in alphabetical sections. Fields in this text file are delimited by commas and enclosed in double quotes. Scientific names are most useful to clearly distinguish a plant from another plant which may have the same common name. The species epithet, pudica, is latin for bashful or shrinking, alluding to its shrinking reaction to contact. 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. Current scientific and standard common names of wisconsin mammals. Scientific names of plants vs common names the spruce. Scientific names of plants and animals general knowledge. Distinguishable groups of cultivated plants, whose origin or selection is due. And the confusion is exacerbated by the fact that, in some cases, there is more than one proper pronunciation for the word. In 1973 carl linnaeus, classified species into two names, one is genus and other is a specific name. 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. Pdf scientific names of crop plants are adopted and where required modified according to a standard set of rules.
Medicinal refers to something which has healing properties such as medicinal plants, herbs and drugs hornby 1995, 728. This process of naming organisms scientifically is known as taxonomy. But admittedly, the pronunciation of the scientific names of plants is another matter altogether. Bird list common name scientific name status grebes horned grebe podiceps auritus eared grebe podiceps nigricollis piedbilled grebe podilymbus podiceps western grebe aechmophorus occidentalis clarks grebe aechmophorus clarkii pelecaniformes american white pelican pelecanus erythrorhynchos csc breeding brown pelican pelacanus occidentalis. Go native grow native northern neck native plant society.
The herbal database a listing of herbs, spices, and. Missouri species and communities of conservation concern. Botanical name common name name of family distribution traditional uses of plants photo 1. 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. The genus name always starts with a capital letter and the species name always starts with a small letter. Blackgum nyssa sylvatica deodor cedar cedrus deodara. Alphabetized list of common names with scientific names of plants. Burning bush euonymus alatus sweetshrub calycanthus floridus. Mimosa pudica was first formally described by carl linnaeus in species plantarum in 1753. Scientific classification animal plant protista kingdom. Each indoor plant is given its main common name used and botanical scientific name. Botanical and common names, families, distribution.
Classification and botanical description of legumes. Plant resource center, university of texas, austin. Several local lists were also utilized, the most comprehensive being the plant list from bastrop and buescher state parks, with a few additions from stengl research station and mckinney roughs natural area. For the pronunciation of the scientific names of plants can be downright confusing. Kikar mimosaceae india and tropical africa used for making furnitures, tanning, dyeing fabrics yellow, stem yields gum while. These are used locally and may vary by region or country. Rai5 have conducted scientific studies on medicinal plants in png which probably would have been used by ancient papua new guineans to treat deceases. Complete scientific names include the name of the author who initially described the species and the year of publication. Classification of animals and birds name is also known as binomial nomenclature. Within each group, species are arranged alphabetically by their scientific names and terrestrial natural communities by community type. Plant list ordered by common name with pictures from. Foreword international code of nomenclature for cultivated plants ninth edition v foreword this ninth edition of the international code for the nomenclature for cultivated plants replaces the eight h edition of the code which was published in october 2009 as scripta horticulturae number 10 and as regnum vegetabile vol. Plant divisions tracheophyta thallophyta pteridphyta plant kingdom bryophyta or.
Crop name botanical name icc code previous code 1 castor bean ricinus communis 431 1. Alphabetized list of common names with scientific names of. The plants database was first put on the web in late 1994 or early 1995. 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. Click here to download taxonomy of ornamental plants with their photos download pdf file of. As in the previous checklist watermolen and murrell 2001, however, i omit these names and dates for the sake of clarity and ease of use. 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. In the case of avena barbata pott ex link, link published a name earlier thought of. The generic name refer to collective name for a group of organism, here, plants and animals. When purchasing plants, reference their scientific names to ensure you are selecting the correct species.
Plant type common name scientific name shrubs burning bush. You can import this file into many databases or spreadsheets. Natural resources conservation service national plant data team npdt nrcs. Scientists have given each and every recognized species on earth its own scientific names to uniquely identify them to avoid confusion. Botanical and common names, families, distribution and. The accepted scientific names and preferred common names listed will be used in compliance with the. Bald cypress taxodium distichum american beech fagus grandifolia. If you have a fast internet connection, you may choose to download the entire book. Save the files to develop a personalized inventory of the plants on your property. Lists still in progress can be sorted by botanical name, common name, border or id. Plant classification grouping plants by their similar characteristics. Master files scanned at 600 ppi 256 grayscale using capture perfect 3. The species is known by numerous common names including sensitive plant, humble plant, shameplant, and touchmenot.