Plant Families, Common Names, Tagalog Names, and Scientific Names

Flashcards covering common names, Tagalog names, and scientific names across 45 plant families based on the lecture slides.

What are the Tagalog and scientific names of Garlic, bulb Onion, and green bunching Onion (Amaryllidaceae)?

Garlic: Bawang (Allium sativum); Bulb onion: Sibuyas (Allium cepa); Green bunching onion: Sibuyas na mura (Allium fistulosum).

What are the four plants listed under the Arum Family (Araceae), along with their Tagalog and scientific names?

Coco yam / White tuber taro: Gabing Cebu (Xanthosoma voilaceum); Giant dryland taro: Gabi (Alocasia indica); Giant swamp taro: Gabi (Cyrtosperma edule); Red taro: Gabi (Colocasia esculanta).

Under the Banana Family (Musaceae), what are the Tagalog names for Giant Cavendish, Apple banana, Manila banana, and Fiji banana?

Giant Cavendish: Lakatan; Apple banana: Latundan; Manila banana: Tundal; Fiji banana: Ambon (all classified under Musa spp. and cultivars).

What are the common, Tagalog, and scientific names of the plant in the Bixa Family (Bixaceae)?

Common name: Annatto, Achote (Lipstick plant); Tagalog name: Atsuete; Scientific name: Bixa orellana.

What is the scientific name of Pitaya / Dragon fruit (Cactaceae)?

Hylocereus undatus (Tagalog name: Pitaya).

What are the scientific and Tagalog names for local and imported capers (Capparidaceae)?

Local capers: Dawag (Capparis spinosa var. mariana); Imported capers: Capparis cordifolia (no Tagalog name listed).

What is the scientific name of Papaya (Caricaceae)?

Carica papaya (Tagalog name: Papaya).

Which plant in the Cashew Family (Anacardiaceae) is noted as being 'mistakenly called lychee'?

Vi apple (scientific name: Spondias cytherea).

In the Cashew Family (Anacardiaceae), what are the Tagalog and scientific names of Cashew and Spanish plum?

Cashew: Kasoy (Anacardium occidentale); Spanish plum: Siniguelas (Spondias purpurea).

In the Citrus Family (Rutaceae), what are the scientific names and Tagalog names for Calamondin lemon, Pomelo, and Tangerine?

Calamondin lemon: Kalamansi (Citrus mitis); Pomelo: Suha (Citrus grandis); Tangerine: Dalanghita (Citrus reticulata).

What are the scientific and Tagalog names of Mexican/Key lime, Local lime, and Limeberry?

Mexican/Key lime: Dayap (Citrus aurantifolia); Local lime: Lemon/Limon (Limonia aurantifolia); Limeberry: Limonsito (Triphasia trifolia).

What are the three coffee varieties listed under the Coffee Family (Rubiaceae), along with their Tagalog and scientific names?

Arabian: Kapeng arabica (Coffea arabica); Liberian: Coffea liberica; Robusta: Kapeng barako (Coffea canephora).

What is the Tagalog name and scientific name of Local almond (Combretaceae)?

Tagalog name: Talisay; Scientific name: Terminalia catappa.

What are the Tagalog and scientific names of Custard apple, Sweetsop, and Soursop (Annonaceae)?

Custard apple (Bullock's-heart): Anonas (Annona reticulata); Sweetsop (Sugar apple): Atis (Annona squamosa); Soursop: Guyabano (Annona muricata).

What are the Tagalog and scientific names of Federico palm (Cycadaceae)?

Tagalog name: Bitogo; Scientific name: Cycas circinalis.

In the Ginger Family (Zingiberaceae), what are the scientific names of Chinese ginger (white) and Turmeric (yellow)?

Chinese ginger (white): Zingiber officinale (Tagalog: Luya); Turmeric (yellow): Curcuma longa (Tagalog: Luyang dilaw).

In the Cucurbitaceae family, what are the Tagalog and scientific names of Bittermelon, Bottle gourd, and Spanish gourd?

Bittermelon: Ampalaya (Momordica charantia); Bottle gourd: Upo (Lagenaria siceraria); Spanish gourd (Chayote): Sayote (Sechium edule).

What are the Tagalog and scientific names of Vegetable sponge, Watermelon, and Waxgourd (Cucurbitaceae)?

Vegetable sponge (Sponge gourd): Patola (Luffa acutangula); Watermelon: Pakwan (Citrullus lanatus); Waxgourd: Kondol (Benincasa hispida).

What are the three crops listed under the Grass Family (Poaceae), along with their Tagalog and scientific names?

Corn: Mais (Zea mays); Rice: Palay (Oryza sativa); Sugarcane: Tubó (Saccharum officinarum).

What are the Tagalog and scientific names of Avocado (Lauraceae), Asparagus (Liliaceae), and Santol (Meliaceae)?

Avocado: Abokado (Persea americana); Asparagus: Asparagus (Asparagus officinalis); Santol: Santol (Sandoricum koetjape).

What are the Tagalog and scientific names of Okra (Gumbo) in the Malvaceae family?

Tagalog name: Okra; Scientific name: Abelmoschus esculentus.

What are the Tagalog and scientific names of Arrowroot in the Marantaceae family?

Tagalog name: Araru; Scientific name: Maranta arundinacea.

What are the Tagalog and scientific names of Mint or Spanish mint (Lamiaceae)?

Tagalog name: Herba buena; Scientific name: Mentha arvensis.

In the Morning Glory Family (Convolvulaceae), what are the Tagalog and scientific names of Swamp cabbage and Sweet potato?

Swamp cabbage: Kangkong (Ipomoea aquatica); Sweet potato: Kamote (Ipomoea batatas).

Under the Mulberry Family (Moraceae), what are the scientific names for Breadfruit and Jak-fruit / Jackfruit?

Breadfruit (Kamansi): Artocarpus altilis; Breadfruit (unnamed Tagalog): Artocarpus mariannensis; Jak-fruit or Jackfruit (Langka): Artocarpus heterophyllus.

Which cruciferous vegetables share the scientific name Brassica rapa in Brassicaceae?

Chinese cabbage (Intsik repolyo), Pak-Choy (Pechay), Petsai (Pechay), and Won-Bok (Pechay).

What are the Tagalog and scientific names of Head cabbage and Radish (Brassicaceae)?

Head cabbage: Repolyo (Brassica oleracea); Radish: Labanos (Raphanus sativus).

In the Myrtle Family (Myrtaceae), what are the scientific names of Guava, Java plum (Jambolan), Malay apple, and Wax jambu?

Guava: Psidium guajava; Java plum: Syzygium cumini; Malay apple: Syzygium malaccense; Wax jambu: Syzygium samarangense.

In the Nightshade Family (Solanaceae), what are the Tagalog names and scientific names for Cayenne chili, Sweet/bell pepper, and Wild chili?

Cayenne chili: Siling-haba (Capsicum annuum); Sweet or bell pepper: Siling-lara (Capsicum annuum); Wild chili: Siling-labuyo (Capsicum frutescens).

What are the Tagalog and scientific names of Eggplant, Potato, and Tomato (Solanaceae)?

Eggplant: Talong (Solanum melongena); Potato: Patatas (Solanum tuberosum); Tomato: Kamatis (Solanum lycopersicum).

What is the Tagalog name and scientific name of Sour cherry (Olacaceae)?

Tagalog name: Buol; Scientific name: Ximenia americana.

In the Palm Family (Arecaceae), what are the scientific names of Betel-nut, Chinese betel-nut, and Coconut?

Betel-nut (Bunga or Nga nga): Areca catechu; Chinese betel-nut (Bunga de Jolo): Veitchia merrillii; Coconut (Niyog): Cocos nucifera.

Under the Pandanaceae family, what is the scientific name of 'Spreading plant/large fruits'?

Pandanus dubius (Tagalog name: Pandan).

What are the Tagalog and scientific names of Carrot (Apiaceae) and Passion fruit (Passifloraceae)?

Carrot: Karot (Daucus carota); Passion fruit: Pasyonaryo (Passiflora edulis).

In the Pepper Family (Piperaceae), what are the Tagalog and scientific names for Betel pepper and Black pepper?

Betel pepper (Betel-leaf): Ikmo (Piper betle); Black pepper: Paminta (Piper nigrum).

What are the Tagalog and scientific names for Pineapple (Bromeliaceae) and Pomegranate (Punicaceae)?

Pineapple: Pinya (Ananas comosus); Pomegranate: Granada (Punica granatum).

What are the common, Tagalog, and scientific names of the plant listed in the Proteaceae family?

Common name: Macadamia; Tagalog name: Macadamya; Scientific name: Macadamia integrifolia.

In the Pulse or Pea Family (Fabaceae), what are the scientific names of Cuamenchitl, Mungbean, Peanut, and Tamarind?

Cuamenchitl (Kamatsile): Pithecellobium dulce; Mungbean (Monggo): Phaseolus radiata; Peanut (Mani): Arachis hypogaea; Tamarind (Sampalok): Tamarindus indica.

What are the Tagalog and scientific names of Yardlong bean and Wingbean (Fabaceae)?

Yardlong bean: Sitaw-turo (Vigna unguiculata subsp. sesquipedalis); Wingbean: Sigarilyas (Psophocarpus tetragonolobus).

In the Spinda Family (Sapindaceae), what are the scientific names of Longan and Rambutan?

Longan: Euphoria longana; Rambutan: Nephelium lappaceum.

What are the Tagalog and scientific names of Cassava and Tahitian gooseberry (Euphorbiaceae)?

Cassava: Kamoteng kahoy (Manihot esculenta); Tahitian gooseberry: Bangkiling (Phyllanthus acidus).

How does Arrowroot in the Tacca Family (Taccaceae) differ in Tagalog and scientific name from Arrowroot in the Marant Family (Marantaceae)?

Taccaceae Arrowroot: Yabyaban (Tacca leontopetaloides); Marantaceae Arrowroot: Araru (Maranta arundinacea).

What are the Tagalog and scientific names of Panama cherry (Tiliaceae) and Grape (Vitaceae)?

Panama cherry: Aratiles (Muntingia calabura); Grape: Ubas (Vitis rotundifolia).

In the Wood-Sorrel Family (Oxalidaceae), what are the Tagalog and scientific names for Pickle tree and Starfruit?

Pickle tree: Kamias (Averrhoa bilimbi); Starfruit (Carambola): Balimbing (Averrhoa carambola).

In the Yam Family (Dioscoreaceae), what are the scientific names of round stem yam, winged stem yam, and spiny yam?

Round stem yam (Ubi): Dioscorea rotundata; Winged stem yam (Ubi): Dioscorea alata; Spiny yam (Tugi): Dioscorea esculenta var. spinosa.