Plant Nomenclature & Classification

Question 1

Genus

Answer 1

A closely related and definable group of plants comprising one or more species. Always capitalized

Question 2

Species

Answer 2

Has distinct differences from other member of the genus. These Characteristics generally remain stable from generation to generation. Not capitalized

Question 3

Botanical Names

Answer 3

Always intalicized or underlined and no plant has more than one. Binomial system of nomenclature and is Latin

Question 4

Cultivar

Answer 4

cultivated variety. Set off by single quotation marks, written in common language.

Question 5

Taxons

Answer 5

Classified botanically based on family tree.

Question 6

How does a Cultivar differ from a variety?

Answer 6

Cultivar implies human intervention, a developed plant intentionally by selecting naturally occuring varients or breending to enhance specific traits. Variety refers to a naturally occurring or wild plan species that exhibit distinct characteristics from other forms within the species

Question 7

Who developed the botanical system for plant nomenclature?

Answer 7

Linnaeus (1707-1778)

Question 8

Fortune’s Osmanthus

Answer 8

Osmanthus fortunei

Question 9

hydrangea quercifolia

Answer 9

Oakleaf Hydrangea

Question 10

Heavenly Bamboo

Answer 10

Nandina Domestica

Question 11

Anise

Answer 11

Illicium Parviflorum

Question 12

Crapemyrtle

Answer 12

Lagerstroemia Indica