A PURVIEW OF PHYTOETYMOLOGICAL STUDY ON INDIAN ORCHID SPECIES

Authors

  • S. K. TAYADE KBC North Maharashtra University, Jalgaon
  • D.A. PATIL KBC NMU, Jalgaon

Keywords:

Etymology, India, Orchidaceae.

Abstract

Names are important means for effective communication and reference. Etymology of scientific plant names connotes relationships between a botanist or author with the plant world. The present study disclosed hitherto unstudied as many as 36 bases of coining 92 species names pertaining to 46 genera of the Indian Orchidaceae. These bases are categorized as: (i) Plant features (27 bases), (ii) Indian features (08 bases) and (iii) patronyms after commemorated botanists (who botanised orchid flora or Indian territory in past and modern period). The utilitarian basis of coining names has remained largely untouched by the coiners of orchid specific epithets. Mostly, the bases of specific names are neglected or overlooked while keying out orchid taxa and even in phytographical descriptions in many Indian flora published to date. The present author seeks attention for inclusion of etymology of plant names in syllabi of Botany in Indian universities and colleges. Interpretation of specific epithets shows relation with land, life and legends of a region. Etymology of plant names if revealed to the learners of plant taxonomy, it would entice them nay, enthuse to study plant science in correct perspective.

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Author Biographies

S. K. TAYADE , KBC North Maharashtra University, Jalgaon

1S. K. TAYADE  and * D.A. Patil 2

1Post-Graduate Department of Botany,

P.S.G.V.P. Mandal’s Arts, Science and Commerce College, Shahada, Dist-Nandurbar – 425409 India

E-mail- drsktayade@gmail.com

D.A. PATIL , KBC NMU, Jalgaon

2 Post-Graduate Department of Botany,

S.S.V.P.Sanstha’s L.K.Dr.P.R.Ghogrey Science College, Dhule-424005 (M.S.), India.

(*Former Professor & Principal)

Email: dapatil_10aug@yahoo.com

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2021-03-03

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TAYADE , S. K. ., & D.A. PATIL. (2021). A PURVIEW OF PHYTOETYMOLOGICAL STUDY ON INDIAN ORCHID SPECIES. LIFE SCIENCES LEAFLETS, 133, 12–24. Retrieved from https://petsd.org/ojsnov/index.php/lifesciencesleaflets/article/view/1601

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Vol. 133 (2021): 1st MARCH, 2021……………………...ISSN 0976 - 1098(On Line) ISSN 2277 - 4297(Print)

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