Scientific Names and Plant Families Classification

This set of vocabulary flashcards covers plant taxonomy, including the transition between old and new family names and the specific scientific and common names of various plant species as listed in the lecture notes.

Arecaceae

The new plant family name for the old name Palmae.

Poeceae

The new plant family name for the old name Graminae.

Brassicaceae

The new plant family name for the old name Cruciferae.

Fabaceae

The new plant family name for the old name Leguminosae.

Clusiaceae

The new plant family name for the old name Guttiferae.

Apiaceae

The new plant family name for the old name Umbelliferae.

Lamiaceae

The new plant family name for the old name Labiatae.

Asteraceae

The new plant family name for the old name Compositae.

Crossandra infundibuliformis

Scientific name for Crossandra within the family Acanthaceae.

Thunbergia alata

Scientific name for Thunbergia within the family Acanthaceae.

Agave Americana/cantula

Scientific name for Magay, Maguey, or Century plant within the family Agavaceae.

Polianthes tuberosa

Scientific name for Azucena or tuberose within the family Agavaceae.

Cordyline fructicosa

Scientific name for Baston de San Jose, Ti plant, or Cordyline within the family Agavaceae.

Alternanthera versicolor

Scientific name for Cucharita or Parrot leaf within the family Amaranthaceae.

Celosia eristata

Scientific name for Palung-palungan or cock's comb within the family Amaranthaceae.

Gomphrena globusa

Scientific name for Botoncillo, Bachelors botton, or Globe amaranth within the family Amaranthaceae.

Crinum amabile

Scientific name for Sipder lily within the family Amaryllidaceae.

Haemanthus multiflorus

Scientific name for Blood lily within the family Amaryllidaceae.

Hippeastrum vittatum

Scientific name for Amaryllis within the family Amaryllidaceae.

Anacardium occidentale

Scientific name for Kasoy or Cashew within the family Anacardiaceae.

Spondias purpurea

Scientific name for Sineguelas, Mombin, or Spanish plum within the family Anacardiaceae.

Spondias pinnata

Scientific name for Libas within the family Anacardiaceae.

Mangifera indica

Scientific name for Mango within the family Anacardiaceae.

Annona muricate

Scientific name for Guyabano, Soursop, or Chico karabaw within the family Annonaceae.

Annona reticulata

Scientific name for Custard apple within the family Annonaceae.

Annona squamosa

Scientific name for Sugar apple or Atis within the family Annonaceae.

Cananga odorata

Scientific name for Ilang-ilang within the family Annonaceae.

Polyalthia longifolia

Scientific name for Indian tree or Tree of India within the family Annonaceae.

Lochnera rosea

Scientific name for Kumintang, Chichirica, or Periwinkle within the family Apocynaceae.

Nerium oleander

Scientific name for Sweet scented oleander or Adelfa within the family Apocynaceae.

Plumeria acutifolia/rubra

Scientific name for Kalachuchi, fragipani, Temple flower, or Pagoda tree within the family Apocynaceae.

Adenium obesum

Scientific name for Bangkok kalachuchi or Impa lily within the family Apocynaceae.

Thevetia peruviana

Scientific name for Campanilla, Yellowbell, or Yellow oleander within the family Apocynaceae.

Anthurium hurtolanum

Scientific name for Anthurium or Flamingo flower within the family Araceae.

Caladium bicolor

Scientific name for Caladium, Corazon de Maria, or Gabi-gabi within the family Araceae.

Caladium humboldtii

Scientific name for Dwarf gabi-gabi within the family Araceae.

Colocasia esculentum

Scientific name for Taro, Gabi, Karlang, Eddo plant, Kalibre, or Elephant ear plant within the family Araceae.

Dieffenbachia picta

Scientific name for Common dieffenbachia within the family Araceae.

Epipremnum aureum

Scientific name for Maluibon or Yellow water plant within the family Araceae.

Pistia stratiotes

Scientific name for Quiapo or Water lettuce within the family Araceae.

Syngonium podophyllum

Scientific name for Three fingers within the family Araceae.

Schefflera elliptica/odorata

Scientific name for Five fingers within the family Araliaceae.

Impatiens balsamina

Scientific name for Kamantigue, Balsam, or Swangga within the family Balsaminaceae.

Basella rubra

Scientific name for Agbati, Alugbati, or Malabar nightshade within the family Basellaceae.

Pachyptera alliaceae

Scientific name for Ahos-ahos or Garlic vine within the family Bignoniaceae.

Bixa orellana

Scientific name for Achuete, Anatto tree, or Lipstick plant within the family Bixaceae.

Ceiba pentandra

Scientific name for Kapok, Doldol, or Silk cotton tree within the family Bombacaceae.

Durio zibethinus

Scientific name for Durian within the family Bombacaceae.

Symphytum officinale

Scientific name for Comprey within the family Boraginaceae.

Heliotropium indicum

Scientific name for Trompa ng Elepante within the family Boraginaceae.

Ananas sativus

Scientific name for Pinya or Pineapple within the family Bromeliaceae.

Canarium ovatum

Scientific name for Pili within the family Burseraceae.