Cross-Reference of Botanical Names to Common Names

Abelmoschus esculentus—Okra

Abelmoschus moschatus—Ambrette Seed

Abies alba—Fir Needles, Silver Fir

Abies balsamea—Fir Balsam Needles, Fir Balsam Resin

Abies balsamifera—Fir Balsam Resin

Abies grandis—Grand Fir, Fir Needles

Acacia dealbata—Mimosa

Acacia decurrens—Mimosa

Acacia farnesiana—Cassie

Achillea millefolium—Yarrow

Acorus calamus—Calamus (Sweet Flag)

Acrocomia aculeata—Macauba

Acrocomia sclerocarpa—Macauba

Actinidia chinensis—Kiwifruit Seed

Adansonia digitata—Baobab

Adansonia grandidieri—Baobab

Agathosma betulina—Buchu

Aleurites moluccana—Kukui Nut

Allium cepa—Onion

Allium sativum—Garlic

Aloe barbadensis—Aloe Vera

Aloe vera—Aloe Vera

Aloysia citriodora—Lemon Verbena

Aloysia triphylla—Lemon Verbena

Alpinia galanga—Galangal

Alpinia officinarum—Galangal

Amaranthus candatus—Amaranth

Amaranthus cruentus—Amaranth

Amaranthus hypochondriacus—Amaranth

Ammi visnaga—Khella (Ammi visnaga)

Amomum curcuma—Turmeric

Amomum zingiber—Ginger

Amyris balsamifera—Amyris

Anacardium occidentale—Cashew Nut

Andropogon martinii—Palmarosa

Andropogon muricatus—Vetiver

Andropogon nardus—Citronella

Anethum foeniculum—Fennel

Anethum graveolens—Dill

Angelica archangelica—Angelica

Angelica levisticum—Lovage

Angelica officinalis—Angelica

Aniba rosaeodora—Bois de Rose (Rosewood)

Anisum officinalis—Anise

Anisum officinarum—Anise

Annona muricata—Guanabana

Anthemis mixta—Chamomile (Moroccan)

Anthemis nobilis—Chamomile (Roman)

Anthriscus cerefolium—Chervil

Apium carvi—Caraway

Apium graveolens—Celery

Apium petroselinum—Parsley

Arachis hypogaea—Peanut

Argania sideroxylon—Argan

Argania spinosa—Argan

Armeniaca vulgaris—Apricot Kernel

Arnica montana—Arnica

Artemisia absinthium—Wormwood

Artemisia dracunculus—Tarragon (Estragon)

Artemisia pallens—Davana

Artemisia vulgaris—Mugwort (Armoise)

Aster officinalis—Elecampane

Astrocaryum murumuru—Murumuru

Astrocaryum tucuma—Tucuma

Astrocaryum vulgare—Tucuma

Avena sativa—Oat

Azadirachta indica—Neem

Backhousia anisata—Anise Myrtle

Backhousia citriodora—Lemon Myrtle

Bactris globosa—Macauba

Balsam styracis—Styrax

Balsamodendron myrrha—Myrrh

Barosma betulina—Buchu

Baryosma tongo—Tonka Bean (Tonquin Bean)

Bassia latifolia—Mowrah Butter

Bertholletia excelsa—Brazil Nut

Betula alba—Birch (White)

Betula lenta—Birch (Sweet)

Bixa orellana—Annatto

Borago officinalis—Borage

Boswellia carteri—Frankincense (Olibanum)

Boswellia sacra—Frankincense (Olibanum)

Boswellia thurifera—Frankincense (Olibanum)

Brassica napus—Canola (Rapeseed)

Brassica nigra—Black Mustard

Brassica oleracea—Broccoli Seed

Bulnesia sarmienti—Guaiacwood

Bursera glabrifolia—Linaloe

Butyrospermum parkii—Shea, Shea Butter

Calamintha clinopodium—Calamint (Catnip)

Calamintha grandiflora—Calamint (Catnip)

Calamintha hortensis—Savory (Summer)

Calamintha montana—Savory (Winter)

Calamintha officinalis—Calamint (Catnip)

Calamus aromaticus—Calamus (Sweet Flag)

Calendula officinalis—Marigold (Calendula)

Callitris columellaris—Emerald Cypress

Callitris glaucophylla—Jade Cypress

Callitris intratropica—Blue Cypress

Calodendrum capense—Yangu

Calophyllum inophyllum—Calophyllum

Camelina sativa—Camelina

Camellia japonica—Camellia

Camellia sinensis—Camellia

Cananga odorata—Cananga

Cananga odorata var. genuina—Ylang-Ylang

Canarium commune—Elemi

Canarium luzonicum—Elemi

Cannabis indica—Hemp

Cannabis sativa—Hemp

Capsicum frutescens—Red Pepper

Carapa guianensis—Andiroba

Carica papaya—Papaya Seed

Carthamus tinctorius—Safflower

Carum carvi—Caraway

Carum petroselinum—Parsley

Carya illinoinensis—Pecan

Caryocar brasiliense—Pequi

Caryophyllus aromaticus—Clove

Cassia ancienne—Cassie

Cedrelopsis grevei—Katafray

Cedrus atlantica—Cedarwood (Atlas)

Cedrus deodara—Himalayan Cedar, Deodar Cedar

Cedrus libani—Lebanon Cedar, Cedar-Of-Lebanon

Ceiba pentandra—Kapok Seed

Ceratonia siliqua—Carob Pod

Chamaemelum nobile—Chamomile (Roman)

Chenopodium quinoa—Quinoa

Cinnamomum aromaticum—Cassia

Cinnamomum camphora—Camphor, Ravensara Anisata, Ravensara Aromatica

Cinnamomum cassia—Cassia

Cinnamomum vera—Cinnamon

Cinnamomum zeylanicum—Cinnamon

Cistus creticus—Labdanum (Cistus or Rock Rose)

Cistus incanus—Labdanum (Cistus or Rock Rose)

Cistus ladanifer—Labdanum (Cistus or Rock Rose)

Citrullus lanatus—Kalahari Melon

Citrullus vulgaris—Watermelon Seed

Citrus aurantiifolia—Lime

Citrus aurantiifolia var. swingle—Lime (Key)

Citrus aurantium—Neroli, Orange (Bitter)

Citrus bergamia—Bergamot

Citrus bigaradia—Petitgrain

Citrus clementine—Clementine

Citrus hystrix—Combava

Citrus junos—Yuzu

Citrus limetta—Lime

Citrus limon—Lemon

Citrus nobilis—Mandarin

Citrus paradisi—Grapefruit

Citrus reticulata—Clementine, Mandarin, Tangerine, Temple Orange

Citrus sinensis—Orange (Blood), Orange (Sweet)

Citrus tangelo—Tangelo

Cocos nucifera—Coconut

Coffea arabica—Coffee

Coleonema album—Cape May

Commiphora erythraea—Opopanax

Commiphora myrrha—Myrrh

Copaifera officinalis—Copaiba

Copernicia cerifera—Carnauba

Copernicia prunifera—Carnauba

Coriandrum sativum—Coriander

Corylus avellana—Hazelnut

Coumarouna odorata—Tonka Bean (Tonquin Bean)

Crocus sativus—Saffron

Croton eleuteria—Cascarilla Bark

Croton insularis—Cascarilla Bark

Croton lechieri—Dragon’s Blood (Sangre de Grado)

Cryptocarya massoia—Massoia Bark

Cubeba officinalis—Cubeb

Cucumis sativus—Cucumber Seed

Cucurbita pepo—Pumpkinseed

Cuminum cyminum—Cumin

Cuminum odorum—Cumin

Cupressus sempervirens—Cypress

Curcuma domestica—Turmeric

Curcuma longa—Turmeric

Curcuma zedoaria—Zedoary

Cymbopogon citratus—Lemongrass

Cymbopogon flexuosus—Lemongrass

Cymbopogon martinii var. motia—Palmarosa

Cymbopogon martinii var. sofia—Gingergrass

Cymbopogon nardus—Citronella

Cymbopogon validus—African Bluegrass

Cynara cardunculus—Cardoon

Cyperus esculentus—Chufa

Cyperus scariosus—Cyperus (Cypriol)

Daucus carota—Carrot Root, Carrot Seed

Dianthus caryophyllus—Carnation (Clove Pink)

Dipterocarpus glandulosa—Gurjun balsam

Dipterocarpus gracilis—Gurjun balsam

Dipterocarpus griffithi—Gurjun balsam

Dipterocarpus jourdaninii—Gurjun balsam

Dipterocarpus palasus—Gurjun balsam

Dipterocarpus turbinatus—Gurjun balsam

Dipteryx odorata—Tonka Bean (Tonquin Bean)

Dryobalanops aromatica—Camphor (Borneol)

Dryobalanops camphora—Camphor (Borneol)

Echium plantagineum—Echium

Elaeis guineensis—Palm Fruit, Palm Kernel

Elettaria cardamomum—Cardamom

Eremophila mitchellii—Desert Rosewood

Eriocephalus africanus—Cape Snowbush (Wild Rosemary)

Eriocephalus punctulatus—Cape Chamomile

Erysimum officinale—Sisymbrium

Eucalyptus citriodora—Eucalyptus Citriodora

Eucalyptus dives—Eucalyptus Dives

Eucalyptus globulus—Eucalyptus

Eucalyptus macarthurii—Eucalyptus Macarthurii

Eucalyptus polybractea—Eucalyptus Blue Mallee

Eucalyptus radiata—Eucalyptus Radiata

Eucalytpus sideroxylon—Eucalytpus Sideroxylon

Eucalyptus smithii—Eucalyptus Smithii

Eucalyptus staigeriana—Eucalyptus Staigeriana

Eugenia aromatica—Clove

Eugenia caryophyllata—Clove

Eugenia caryophyllus—Clove

Euphorbia antisyphilitica—Candelilla Wax

Euphorbia cerifera—Candelilla Wax

Euterpe edulis—Acai Fruit, Acai Seed

Euterpe oleracea—Acai Fruit, Acai Seed

Fagus grandifolia—Beechnut

Fagus sylvatica—Beechnut

Ferula assafoetida—Asafoetida

Ferula galbaniflua—Galbanum

Ferula gumosa—Galbanum

Ferula rubricaulis—Galbanum

Foeniculum officinale—Fennel

Foeniculum vulgare—Fennel

Fokienia hodginsii—Fokienia

Fragaria ananassa—Strawberry Seed

Fragaria vesca—Strawberry Seed

Fructus anethi—Dill

Fucus vesiculosus—Bladderwrack (Seaweed)

Garcinia indica choisy—Mangosteen (Kokum Butter)

Garcinia mangostana—Mangosteen (Kokum Butter)

Gardenia grandiflora—Gardenia

Gaultheria procumbens—Wintergreen

Gossypium species—Cottonseed

Guaiacum officinale—Guaiacwood

Guizotia abyssinica—Ramtil

Hedychium spicatum—Ginger Lily

Helenium grandiflorum—Elecampane

Helianthus annuus—Sunflower

Helichrysum angustifolium—Helichrysum (Everlasting or Immortelle)

Helichrysum gymnocephalum—Rambiazana

Helichrysum italicum—Helichrysum (Everlasting or Immortelle)

Helichrysum splendidum—African Helichrysum

Heliotropium arborescens—Heliotrope

Hibiscus abelmoschus—Ambrette Seed

Hibiscus esculentus—Okra

Hippophae rhamnoides—Sea Buckthorn

Humulus lupulus—Hops

Hydnocarpus anthelmintica—Chaulmoogra

Hydnocarpus kurzii—Chaulmoogra

Hydnocarpus laurifolia—Chaulmoogra

Hydnocarpus wightiana—Chaulmoogra

Hypericum perforatum—St. John’s Wort

Hyssopus officinalis—Hyssop

Hyssopus officinalis var. decumbens—Hyssop Decumbens

Illicium verum—Anise (Star)

Inula helenium—Elecampane

Iris florentina—Orris Root

Iris pallida—Orris Root

Isatis tinctoria—Pastel

Jasminum officinale—Jasmine

Jessenia bataua—Pataua Fruit, Pataua Seed

Jessenia polycarpa—Pataua Fruit, Pataua Seed

Juglans regia—Walnut

Juniperus communis—Juniper Berries

Juniperus oxycedrus—Cade

Juniperus virginiana—Cedarwood

Kadsura chinensis—Schisandra

Krameria lappacea—Rhatany

Krameria triandra—Rhatany

Kunzea ambigua—Kunzea

Kunzea ericoides—Kanuka

Languas officinarum—Galangal

Lantana camara—Lantana

Larix europaea—Larch

Laurus camphora—Camphor

Laurus cassia—Cassia

Laurus cinnamomum—Cinnamon

Laurus nobilis—Bay (Sweet)

Lavandula angustifolia—Lavender

Lavandula fragrans—Lavandin

Lavandula hortensis—Lavandin

Lavandula hybrida—Lavandin

Lavandula latifolia—Spike Lavender

Lavandula officinalis—Lavender

Lavandula spica—Spike Lavender

Lavandula taemina—Santolina

Lavandula vera—Lavender

Ledum groenlandicum—Ledum Groenlandicum

Leptospermum citratum—Lemon-Scented Tea Tree

Leptospermum ericoides—Kanuka

Leptospermum liversidgei—Lemon Tea Tree

Leptospermum petersonii—Lemon-Scented Tea Tree

Leptospermum phylicoides—Kunzea

Leptospermum scoparium—Manuka (New Zealand Tea Tree)

Levisticum officinale—Lovage

Ligusticum levisticum—Lovage

Limnanthes alba—Meadowfoam

Limnanthes douglasii—Meadowfoam

Linum usitatissimum—Flaxseed

Lippia citriodora—Lemon Verbena

Lippia javanica—Cape Verbena (Lippia or Zinziba)

Lippia triphylla—Lemon Verbena

Liquidambar orientalis—Styrax (Asian)

Liquidambar styraciflua—Styrax (American)

Lithospermum erythrorhizon—Gromwell Root

Litsea citrata—Litsea Cubeba

Litsea cubeba—Litsea Cubeba

Lonicera fragrantissims—Honeysuckle

Lonicera joponica—Honeysuckle

Lycium barbarum—Wolfberry

Lycium chinense—Wolfberry

Lycopersicon esculentum—Tomato Seed

Macadamia integrifolia—Macadamia Nut

Macadamia ternifolia—Macadamia Nut

Macadamia tetraphylla—Macadamia Nut

Madhuca indica—Mowrah Butter

Madhuca latifolia—Mowrah Butter

Magnolia grandiflora—Magnolia Flowers

Magnolia liliiflora—Magnolia Flowers

Magnolia officinalis—Magnolia Bark

Majorana hortensis—Marjoram (Sweet)

Mangifera indica—Mango

Matricaria chamomilla—Chamomile (German)

Matricaria recutita—Chamomile (German)

Mauritia flexuosa—Buriti Fruit, Buriti Kernel

Melaleuca alternifolia—Tea Tree

Melaleuca bracteata—Black Tea Tree (White Cloud)

Melaleuca cajuputi—Cajeput

Melaleuca ericifolia—Rosalina (Lavender Tea Tree)

Melaleuca lanceolata—Black Tea Tree

Melaleuca leucadendron—Cajeput

Melaleuca linariifolia—Tea Tree

Melaleuca minor—Cajeput

Melaleuca pubescens—Black Tea Tree

Melaleuca quinquenervia—Nerolina

Melaleuca quinquenervia—Niaouli

Melaleuca squamophloia—Prickly Leaf Tea Tree

Melaleuca uncinata—Tea Tree

Melaleuca viridiflora—Niaouli

Melissa officinalis—Melissa (Lemon Balm)

Mentha arvensis—Cornmint

Mentha piperita—Peppermint

Mentha pulegium—Pennyroyal

Mentha spicata—Spearmint

Mentha viridis—Spearmint

Michelia alba—Champaca

Michelia champaca—Champaca

Monarda fistulosa—Monarda

Morinda citrifolia—Noni Seed

Moringa oleifera—Moringa (Ben or Behen)

Moringa pterygosperma—Moringa (Ben or Behen)

Myrcia acris—Bay (West Indian)

Myristica aromata—Nutmeg

Myristica fragrans—Nutmeg

Myristica officinalis—Nutmeg

Myrocarpus fastigiatus—Cabreuva

Myrospermum pereirae—Peru Balsam

Myroxylon balsamum—Tolu Balsam

Myroxylon pereirae—Peru Balsam

Myroxylon toluiferum—Tolu Balsam

Myrtus communis—Myrtle

Nardostachys grandiflora—Spikenard

Nardostachys jatamansi—Spikenard

Nepeta cataria—Calamint (Catnip)

Nicotiana tabacum—Tobacco Leaf

Nigella sativa—Black Cumin

Ocimum basilicum—Basil (Sweet)

Oenocarpus bataua—Pataua Fruit, Pataua Seed

Oenothera biennis—Evening Primrose

Olea europaea—Olive

Oleum papaveris—Poppy Seed

Oncoba echinata—Chaulmoogra

Opuntia ficus-indica—Prickly Pear

Opuntia streptacantha—Prickly Pear

Orbignya barbosiana—Babassu

Origanum majorana—Marjoram (Sweet)

Origanum vulgare—Oregano

Ormenis mixta—Chamomile (Moroccan)

Ormenis multicaulis—Chamomile (Moroccan)

Oryza sativa—Rice Bran

Osmanthus fragrans—Osmanthus

Papaver somniferum—Poppy Seed

Parinari curatellifolia—Mobola Plum (Parinari Kernel)

Passiflora incarnata—Passion Fruit Seed

Pelargonium graveolens—Geranium

Pentaclethra filamentosa—Pracaxi

Pentaclethra macroloba—Pracaxi

Perilla frutescens—Perilla Seed

Perilla ocimoides—Perilla Seed

Persea americana—Avocado

Persea gratissima—Avocado

Petroselinum crispum—Parsley

Petroselinum hortense—Parsley

Petroselinum sativum—Parsley

Peucedanum graveolens—Dill

Peumus boldus—Boldo

Picea mariana—Spruce (Black)

Picea sitchensis—Spruce (Sitka)

Pimenta acris—Bay (West Indian)

Pimenta dioica—Allspice

Pimenta officinalis—Allspice

Pimenta racemosa—Bay (West Indian)

Pimpinella anisum—Anise

Pinus balsaamea—Fir Balsam Resin

Pinus edulis—Pine Nut

Pinus maritima—Terebinth

Pinus palustris—Terebinth

Pinus pinea—Pine Nut

Pinus sylvestris—Pine

Piper cubeba—Cubeb

Piper methysticum—Kava-Kava

Piper nigrum—Pepper (Black)

Pistacia lentiscus—Mastic

Pistacia officinarum—Pistachio Nut

Pistacia reticulata—Pistachio Nut

Pistacia terebinthus—Terebinth

Pistacia vera—Pistachio Nut

Platonia esculenta—Bacuri

Platonia insignis—Bacuri

Pogostemon cablin—Patchouli

Pogostemon patchouli—Patchouli

Polianthes tuberosa—Tuberose

Pongamia glabra—Karanja

Pongamia pinnata—Karanja

Populus balsamifera—Balm of Gilead

Populus candicans—Balm of Gilead

Populus deltoides—Balm of Gilead

Populus gileadensis—Balm of Gilead

Populus tacamahaca—Balm of Gilead

Pouteria sapota—Sapote

Prunus amygdalus—Almond (Bitter), Almond (Sweet)

Prunus armeniaca—Apricot Kernel

Prunus avium—Cherry Kernel

Prunus domestica—Prunus Kernel

Prunus dulcis—Almond (Bitter), Almond (Sweet)

Prunus persica—Peach Kernel

Prunus serotina—Cherry Kernel

Pseudotsuga menziesii—Douglas Fir

Psiadia altissima—Arina

Punica granatum—Pomegranate Seed

Ravensara anisata—Ravensara Anisata (Havozo Bark)

Ravensara aromatica—Ravensara Aromatica

Rhododendron anthopogon—Rhododendron

Rhus taratana—Tana

Ribes nigrum—Black Currant Seed

Ricinus communis—Castor

Rosa centifolia—Rose

Rosa damascena—Rose

Rosa eglanteria—Rose Hip Seed

Rosa rubiginosa—Rose Hip Seed

Rosmarinus officinalis—Rosemary

Rubus fruticosus—Blackberry Seed

Rubus idaeus—Raspberry Seed

Rubus occidentalis—Black Raspberry Seed

Rubus urisinus—Boysenberry Seed

Ruta graveolens—Rue

Sabel serulata—Saw Palmetto

Salvia chia—Chia Seed

Salvia hispanica—Chia Seed

Salvia lavandulifolia—Sage (Spanish)

Salvia officinalis—Sage

Salvia sclarea—Clary Sage

Salvia stenophylla—Blue Mountain Sage

Santalum album—Sandalwood

Santalum spicatum—Sandalwood (Australian)

Santolina chamaecyparissus—Santolina (Lavender Cotton)

Sassafras albidum—Sassafras

Sassafras officinale—Sassafras

Satureja calamintha—Calamint (Catnip)

Satureja hortensis—Savory (Summer)

Satureja montana—Savory (Winter)

Satureja obovata—Savory (Winter)

Saussurea costus—Costus

Saussurea lappa—Costus

Schimmelia oleifera—Amyris

Schinus molle—Red Berry

Schinus terebinthifolius—Red Berry

Schinziophyton rautanenii—Manketti

Schisandra chinensis—Schisandra

Schisandra japonica—Schisandra

Schisandra sphenanthera—Schisandra

Sclerocarya birrea—Marula

Sclerocarya caffra—Marula

Serenoa repens—Saw Palmetto

Serenoa serrulata—Saw Palmetto

Sesamum indicum—Sesame

Sesamum orientale—Sesame

Shorea robusta—Sal Butter (Shorea Butter)

Shorea stenoptera—Illipe Butter

Simmondsia chinensis—Jojoba

Sisymbrium officinale—Sisymbrium

Soja hispida—Soybean

Solidago canadensis—Goldenrod

Solidago odora—Goldenrod

Styrax benzoin—Benzoin

Styrax tonkinensis—Benzoin

Syringa vulgaris—Lilac

Syzygium aromaticum—Clove

Tagetes erecta—Tagetes

Tagetes minuta—Tagetes

Tagetes patula—Tagetes

Tamarindus indica—Tamarind Seed

Tanacetum parthenium—Feverfew

Tanacetum vulgare—Tansy

Taraktogenos kurzii—Chaulmoogra

Tarchonanthus camphoratus—Camphor Bush

Tarchonanthus minor—Camphor Bush

Theobroma cacao—Cocoa Butter

Theobroma grandiflorum—Cupuacu Butter

Thuja occidentalis—Thuja (Cedar Leaf)

Thymus aestivus—Thyme

Thymus citriodorus—Thyme

Thymus ilerdensis—Thyme

Thymus mastichina—Marjoram (Spanish)

Thymus satureiodes—Thyme

Thymus valentianus—Thyme

Thymus vulgaris—Thyme

Thymus vulgaris var. linalol—Thyme Linalol

Thymus webbianus—Thyme

Tilia europaea—Linden Blossom

Tilia vulgaris—Linden Blossom

Toluifera pereirae—Peru Balsam

Trachyspermum ammi—Ajowan

Trachyspermum copticum—Ajowan

Trichilia emetica—Mafura Butter

Trichilia roka—Mafura Butter

Trigonella foenum-graecum—Fenugreek Seed

Triticum vulgare—Wheat Germ

Tsuga canadensis—Spruce-Hemlock, White Spruce

Unona odorantissimum—Ylang-Ylang

Usnea barbata—Usnea Lichen

Vaccinium macrocarpon—Cranberry Seed

Vaccinium myrtillus—Blueberry Seed

Valeriana officinalis—Valerian

Vanilla fragrans—Vanilla

Vanilla planifolia—Vanilla

Verbascum thapsus—Mullein

Verbena triphylla—Lemon Verbena

Vetiveria zizanoides—Vetiver

Viola odorata—Violet

Virola sebifera—Ucuuba Butter

Vitex agnus castus—Vitex (Berry), Vitex (Leaf)

Vitis vinifera—Grapeseed

Ximenia americana—Ximenia

Zanthoxylum alatum—Zanthoxylum

Zanthoxylum americanum—Zanthoxylum

Zanthoxylum rhesta—Zanthoxylum

Zea mays—Corn

Zingiber officinale—Ginger