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BOTANICAL NOMENCLATURE / SYNONYMS


The botanical nomenclature is a very complicated part of botany and - because of reasons I do not want to explain here - many plants go by different scientific names (synonyms - names which mean the same). Of course, many plant lovers - particularly those who are just starting with this passion - are mislead when they see for example two plants which look identical but bear different names.

As I am not interested in supporting this uncertainty, I intend to avoid listing different names for the same plants. However - nobody is perfect - I am not safe from mistakes. Therefore, you should inform me, if you find some error on my offers. I would be pleased to receive your advice in order to be able to make the corresponding changes.

For your information I have listed some plants with their synonyms. Of course, this list is not complete, but I am going to extend it in time.


Halleria lucidaHalleria abyssinica
Hamelia patensHamelia coccinea, Hamelia erecta, Hamelia grandiflora, Hamelia sphaerocarpa
Hibiscus acetosellaHibiscus eetveldianus
Hibiscus aculeatusHibiscus scaber
Hibiscus aethiopicus var. aethiopicusHibiscus ellipticus, Hibiscus aethiopicus var. genuinus, Hibiscus propinquus, Hibiscus ambelacensis, Hibiscus luteiflorus, Hibiscus aethiopicus var. helvolus
Hibiscus calyphyllusHibiscus calycinus
Hibiscus cisplatinusHibiscus striatus
Hibiscus coccineusHibiscus semilobatus, Hibiscus carolinianus, Hibiscus integrifolius, Hibiscus speciosus
Hibiscus engleriHibiscus cordatus, Hibiscus irritans, Hibiscus microcylicinus,
Hibiscus ferrugineusHibiscus crassinervius, Hibiscus shirensis, Hibiscus shirensis var. perrierellus
Hibiscus lasiocarpusHibiscus californicus, Hibiscus moscheutos ssp. lasiocarpos, Hibiscus moscheutos ssp. lasiocarpus, Hibiscus moscheutos var. occidentalis
Hibiscus martianusHibiscus cardiophyllus
Hibiscus micranthusHibiscus micranthus var. micranthus, Hibiscus gossypinus
Hibiscus splendensAbelmoschus splendens
Hibiscus tiliaceusHibiscus elatus
Hovea ellipticaHovea celsii
Hovenia dulcisHovenia acerba, Hovenia inequalis
Huernia hystrixStapelia hystrix





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