Question

What is binomial nomenclature.. explain the plant nomenclature?

Answer 1

Definition :

The word nomenclature is derived from 2 terms that are Latin in origin and are :

• nomen - it stands for name
• cleature - i.e to call..

Hence this can be considered as the standard system of naming an organism by giving them 2 part names.

History of nomenclature

This system was introduced by Carolus Linnaeus.

He is popularly known as father of modern taxonomy.

• The first name stands for "Genus" .
• While second represents "species'.

Eg : Panthera tigris here panthera represents Genus and tigris stands for species

Plant nomenclature:

• Plants are given binary names and rules will remain same for both plants and animals too.
• Names are usually in Latin being a dead language.
• First letter of name should always be in capital while other being small.

Some common examples.

• Zingiber officinale - Ginger
• Citrus Limonium - Lemon
• Nicotina tobaccum - Tobacco
• Bamboosa aridinarifolia - Bamboo plant .

More ..

• The binomial names given are universal and everyone has to follow the certain guidelines laid to use them.
• Sometimes this name can be given in honour of the famous scientist, Discoverer , or any public figure like singer or actor.
• Bill Gates , Barak obama do have spiders named after them .

Answer 2

Explanation:

Nomenclature is the standardised naming of living organisms that lead to this universal naming system.