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Which of these options are correct? (Select all that apply)
Which of these options are correct? (Select all that apply)
- Taxonomy (correct)
- Physiology (correct)
- Anatomy (correct)
- Introduction to Pharmacognosy (correct)
- Dusting powders (correct)
Taxonomy is the science of describing, naming and classification of organisms.
Taxonomy is the science of describing, naming and classification of organisms.
True (A)
What is the grouping of organisms based on similarities called?
What is the grouping of organisms based on similarities called?
Classification
Why are scientific names necessary?
Why are scientific names necessary?
What language is used for scientific classification?
What language is used for scientific classification?
When writing a scientific name, the genus name is capitalized and the species name is not.
When writing a scientific name, the genus name is capitalized and the species name is not.
What family does Ocimum africanum belong to?
What family does Ocimum africanum belong to?
What information does the surname of the person indicate in a scientific name?
What information does the surname of the person indicate in a scientific name?
What are the main characteristics of the Angiosperm group of plants?
What are the main characteristics of the Angiosperm group of plants?
Gymnosperms produce flower-like structures called cones.
Gymnosperms produce flower-like structures called cones.
Which of the following plant characteristics is most likely associated with monocot plants?
Which of the following plant characteristics is most likely associated with monocot plants?
What family does corn belong to?
What family does corn belong to?
Ginger, curcuma and cardamom belong to which plant family?
Ginger, curcuma and cardamom belong to which plant family?
To which family does onion belong?
To which family does onion belong?
Which type of stomata is commonly found in plants of the Solanaceae family?
Which type of stomata is commonly found in plants of the Solanaceae family?
Tracheids are mostly found in Angiosperms.
Tracheids are mostly found in Angiosperms.
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Taxonomy
Taxonomy
The science of describing, naming, and classifying organisms.
Binomial system
Binomial system
A two-part naming system for organisms (Genus species).
Scientific name
Scientific name
The unique, internationally recognized name for a plant species using the binomial system.
Genus
Genus
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Species
Species
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Family
Family
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Monocot
Monocot
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Dicot
Dicot
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Angiosperm
Angiosperm
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Gymnosperm
Gymnosperm
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Study Notes
Medicinal Plants Lecture Notes
- Lecture 8 Topics: Anatomy (Lectures 1-7), Dusting powders, Taxonomy (Lecture 6), Physiology, Introduction to Pharmacognosy
- Taxonomy: The science of describing, naming, and classifying organisms. Organism grouping is based on similarities. Scientific names are essential because the same common name can be used for different plants in different regions. Latin is the language used for scientific classification.
- Binomial System: A two-part naming system for scientific names. The first part is the genus (always capitalized). The second part is the species (never capitalized). Both words are italicized or underlined. Example: Ocimum africanum (Genus: Ocimum, Species: africanum)
- Family Classification (Examples):
- Compositae/Asteraceae: Sunflower family
- Umbelliferae/Apiaceae: Carrot or Parsley family
- Cruciferae/Brassicaceae: Mustard or Cabbage family
- Labiatae/Lamiaceae: Mint family
- Gramineae/Poaceae: Rice, maize, wheat family
- Leguminosae/Fabaceae: Bean or pea family
- Scientific Classification of Syzygium aromaticum L. (Clove):
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Clade: Tracheophytes
- Clade: Angiosperms
- Clade: Eudicots
- Clade: Rosids
- Order: Myrtales
- Family: Myrtaceae
- Genus: Syzygium
- Species: aromaticum
- Binomial name: Syzygium aromaticum (L.) Merr. & L.M.Perry (Author: L.)
- Synonyms: Various (e.g., Caryophyllus aromaticus, Eugenia aromatica)
- Example of Monocot: Maize plant (Note: Monocot plant features include parallel leaf venation and a single cotyledon)
- Example of Dicot: Mentha plant (Note: Dicot plant features include net-like leaf venation and two cotyledons)
- Monocot Families:
- Gramineae (Poaceae): (Oryza sativa (Rice), Triticum aestivum (Wheat)): Caryopsis fruit, parallel leaf venation
- Zingiberaceae: (Ginger, Curcuma (turmeric)): Rhizomatous and sympodial stems
- Liliaceae: (Squill, Colchicum): Food stored in a bulb or rhizome, basal and cauline leaves
- Dicot Families (Examples): Umbelliferae (Apiaceae), Solanaceae (Potato, Tomato), Compositae (Asteraceae), Leguminosae (Fabaceae), Lamiaceae (Mint family)
- Plant Origins (Example): The dried leaves of Mentha piperita (Family: Lamiaceae)
- Species Name Considerations: Morphological characteristics, Geographic source (e.g., Olea europea, Cannabis indica), Special indications (e.g., Quillaia saponaria)
- Old Classification (Two Kingdoms): Animalia and Plantae (Linnaeus 1758), Separating subkingdoms like Thallophyta and Embryophyta
- New Classification (Five Kingdoms): Whittaker's classification, including Monera, Protista, Fungi, Animalia, and Plantae (1920-1980 – Important dates)
- Plant Parts:
- Plant Kingdom Types
- Angiosperm: Flowering plants, stems with xylem tissue (vessels), ovules and seeds enclosed in ovaries(fruits), closed carpels/fruits
- Gymnosperm: Cone-bearing plants, stems with tracheids, ovules and seeds exposed/unenclosed
- Quiz Questions: Identification (monocot vs. dicot), stomata type, plant family, etc.
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