Conversely there are also many common names that apply to more than one plant, such as bluebell, laurel, hemlock and cedar. Blackgum nyssa sylvatica deodor cedar cedrus deodara. We try to provide an insight on these subjects by combining phytossociology. Banana plants grow bananas, rubber plants produce rubber, and so on. Many plants receive their common names by what grows on them. Common names can indicate that plants are related white oak quercus alba, a true oak, as is. Pdf on jul 1, 2014, christopher maxwell whitehouse and others published why. 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. Kikar mimosaceae india and tropical africa used for making furnitures, tanning, dyeing fabrics yellow, stem yields gum while. Ericameria nauseosa 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.
American elm ulmus americana maidenhair tree ginkgo biloba. A scientific name is a twoword name, which is unique to a particular organism, unlike common names where there may be several different common names for the same organism. 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. 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. Common name state status federal status scientific name last observed. Traditional medicinal uses refer to those uses that have been reported and. Results of a name search scientific name view for the united states department of agriculture plants database. English common names of plants, they have been generally used in hong kong. Common names, scientific names, eponyms, synonyms, and etymology crc press book the crc world dictionary of plant names, a four volume set, is the most comprehensive work of its kind available today. If you are appearing for the upcoming railways or ssc exams, you must go through important scientific names of plants, fruits. Scientific names of the most common animals and plants. 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. List of plant pictures by scientific name scientific. 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.
Scientific names are beneficial to the gardener because it helps us to identify the plants we are purchasing. People use common names or scientific names when referring to particular plants and animals. Both groups are often unaware of the innate ambiguity of common names. The common name varies often from place to place, but sometimes it is the only thing you have to start with. Take the scientific name of a large american native cat, felis concolor, for example. 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. Botanical and common names, families, distribution and use of plants sr. The plant list by missouri botanical gardens and the royal botanic gardens, kew, on behalf of the plant list and its. Every species on earth has its own unique scientific name. Missouri botanical garden enabled the creation of the plant list by combining. If the redirect is to some other scientific or technical name, then use r to technical name instead. To access the page for a given scientific name, click on the letter in the following list on the first letter of the name you are looking for. Pdf the plant names project is a collaborative venture between the royal.
The first problem, which they faced while giving scientific names to plants was to select the language which can give a clear cut meaning and which would not change. Commoncamellia camelliajaponica tree theaceae japan,korea,china commonfig ficuscarica tree moraceae swasia,mediterranean davidbissetbamboo phyllostachysbissetii tree poaceae china empresstree paulowniatomentosa tree paulowniaceae. If we read about a great plant in a book, its good to know the common and scientific name before going to our local garden shop. It aims to be comprehensive for species of vascular plant flowering plants, conifers. For a list of plants indexed by scientific name, click hereplease wait while data loads national common name. Burning bush euonymus alatus sweetshrub calycanthus floridus. The fact that they have passed into common usage neatly demonstrates the great strength of scientific names. Types include foliage, flowering, succulents and cacti. The common names of plants will, presumably, always be with us in some form or other, because they are easier to relate to and roll off the tongue better than the corresponding scientific names of plants.
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. Plant naming rules of naming the rules for naming cultivated plants have been framed with the intention of being as simple as possible while still limiting to a minimum the potential for ambiguity, confusion and duplication and promoting clarity, stability and. Carl linnaeus, a famous botanist, and zoologist developed the system of binomial nomenclature. Common names of plants also have a strong connection to folklore and legend and there are some names that immediately conjure up a picture in our minds when we hear them. 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. Commlistsnsy common 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. Wildlife and plant common and scientific names common name scientific name swans, geese, and ducks american black duck anas rubripes american wigeon anas americana black scoter melanitta nigra bluewinged teal anas discors brant branta bernicla bufflehead bucephala albeola cackling goose branta hutchinsii canada goose branta canadensis. Dictionary of the common names of plants with list of. The cooper ornithological society was later named in his honor for his many notable contributions to science.
Species identification guide national plant monitoring. Use this redirect category template to tag any mainspace redirect that is the scientific name of an organism and targets the vernacular or common name. But admittedly, the pronunciation of the scientific names of plants is another matter altogether. Common name to botanical name tennessee state university. A comprehensive list of plants by their scientific names with common names. Redirects to scientific names or one of its subcategories and category. Botanical and common names, families, distribution and. Commoncamellia camelliajaponica tree theaceae japan,korea,china commonfig ficuscarica tree moraceae swasia,mediterranean davidbissetbamboo phyllostachysbissetii tree poaceae china empresstree paulowniatomentosa tree paulowniaceae asia eucalyptus eucalyptussp.
Full scientific name common name plant description abelia chinensis keiser ruby anniversary abelia deep red new foliage sets the stage for an entire summer and early fall of delicate pink trumpet flowers attracts buterflies and hummers. Plant scientific names balcony container gardening. Or, you can browse pages of illustrations arranged by family. Following is the list of common scientific name mostly asked in the competitive exam. Common names change as new people move to an area, or as old common names fall out of favor for one reason or another.
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. Common names should be written in lowercase, unless the name contains a proper noun such as a persons name. Scientific names of plants how to say them and what they mean pronunciation meaning references i. Alphabetized list of common names with scientific names of plants and animals mentioned. English common names of plants, they have been generally used in hong. Scientific names are deemed to be cumbersome and difficult to spell and to pronounce. Botanical name common name name of family distribution traditional uses of plants photo 1. Plants by family, scientific name oregon state university. The subject is a wide one, and to pursue it through all its ramifications would fill several numbers of this journal. Plant type common name scientific name shrubs burning bush. Bald cypress taxodium distichum american beech fagus grandifolia. Aaac please wait while data loads for a list of plants indexed by common names, click here.
Use this rcat only to tag mainspace redirects to scientific names of organisms. This guide has been produced to help you identify the plants we would like you. They also receive their common names by having a distinctive look or fragrance that inspires people. Botanical and common names, families, distribution. The list of names has been divided by alphabetical order. Myths and legends the mandrake is a plant with a long and mysterious history. Appendix i common and scientific names for plant and.
Cultivar names should not be the same as the genus name after 1 january 1996 cultivar epithets must not contain the latin or common name of the genus to which the cultivar is assigned. A comprehensive list of plants by their scientific names with. Distinguishable groups of cultivated plants, whose origin or selection is due. In an informal setting, who would be pedantic enough to prefer cerastium tomentosum as a handle to the much more romantic snowinsummer. To my delight and i am sure of anyone who picks up this book, i discovered it contains nug.
Common names may be totally different from one country to another, from one state to another, and even from one county to another. Appendix i common and scientific names for plant and wildlife. Scientific names, on the other hand, are unique plant and animal names used across the world by scientists and other professionals regardless of the language they speak or write, because scientific names are always latin or. Scientific names for plant identification latin names of plants are unique each plant has only one name these names are internationally agreed. 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. For the pronunciation of the scientific names of plants can be downright confusing. Plants of the national park of american samoa is an illustrated list of plants occurring within the park each name linked to a species by family. What we need to know about scientific names american society. But common names can also be misleading poisonoak rhus toxicodendron or rhus diversilobum, relatives of poison ivy, not related at all to oaks notice how many common names have two names, white oak, bur oak. Plant type common name scientific name shrubs butterfly bush buddleia davidii. The plant list includes 1,064,035 scientific plant names of species rank. It was conceived in a time when it was feasible for a scientist to own all the. List of plant pictures by scientific name scientific name.
A generic name is a collective name for a group of plants. All living things that have been named by biologists have a scientific name. Description of the plant list data set taxonomic coverage. The general public attitude i dont know and i dont care is too often shared by the scientific community. 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. A comprehensive list of plants by their scientific names. Thumbnail pictures on the family list pages link to enlarged photos. A comprehensive list of plants by their scientific names with common names growing onlinetm plant list. Commonname scientificname type plantfamily nativeregion. 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. In order to overcome the problems raised by common names, botanists have given scientific names to all the known plants, for international communication. Caring, propagation, descriptions and other information for each species is provided.
These are used locally and may vary by region or country. And the confusion is exacerbated by the fact that, in some cases, there is more than one proper pronunciation for the word. 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. Each indoor plant is given its main common name used and botanical scientific name. The scientific name for an organism consists of two words. Shoot has one of the largest index of plants on the web with over 20,000 plants. Mistletoe is a plant that is synonymous with christmas and first kisses and is hung in doorways all over the world in december, while cherry blossom trees give us an. Alphabetized list of common names with scientific names of. Dictionary of the common names of plants with list of foreign plants cultivated in the open by marloth, rudolf, 18551931. Chionophila tweedyi common names tweedys snowlover family figwort or snapdragon flower color pale lavender plant type forb short description tweedys snowlover is a very common understory plant at elevations of 7,500 to 9,000 feet in the central mountains of idaho.
Az list of house plants common and scientific names. Cross listings of the scientific names and common names, and vice versa, are provided in the appendix for easy reference. A comprehensive list of plants by their common names with. This article is the first in a series on scientific nomenclature within specific kingdoms. Together, these two names are referred to as a binomial. The modern names of nearly all plants date from this work or obey the conventions laid down in it. Both names are usually written in italics andor in brackets. Insistence on calling plants by common names usually means that the scientific name is translated or species are lumped under a generic name.