Plants are an amazing kingdom of multicellular organisms possessing the unique ability to photosynthesize. By converting sunlight into organic matter, they have become the true foundation of life on our planet. It was plants that shaped the Earth's atmosphere by enriching it with oxygen, and to this day they sustain the vast majority of living beings.
From microscopic mosses to giant sequoias, Earth's flora amazes with its diversity and the perfection of its adaptation mechanisms. Botany is not just the science of stems and leaves; it is the study of the very foundation of the biosphere, understanding which is critically important for our common future and for preserving harmony on Earth.
The most extensive and advanced group of plants, characterized by having flowers and fruits.
An ancient group of seed plants whose seeds develop exposed on the scales of cones.
Elegant spore-bearing plants that flourished millions of years ago and have remained faithful to the forests.
Tiny pioneers of the land, forming soft emerald carpets in the most diverse corners of the planet.
Today, science knows of more than 1073942 species of plants, and every year botanists discover about two thousand new taxa.
Plants produce about 90% of all oxygen on Earth, and the world's forests are a key regulator of our planet's climate.
Explore Earth's vast flora through our systematic directory. You can navigate sections using both common names and strict scientific Latin names. Our fast, three-level navigation system will help you find your way among hundreds of thousands of species in a single click.
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Columbea brasiliensis
A historical botanical name referring to a South American gymnosperm within the Araucariaceae family.
Columbea
Columbea is an ancient conifer group native to South America, known for its distinctive candelabra-like crown, sharp scale-like leaves, and …
Rivina humilis
Rivina humilis, commonly known as pigeonberry or rougeplant, is a perennial herb native to the Americas, distinguished by its bright …
Rivina brasiliensis
A species of flowering plant in the family Phytolaccaceae, noted for its exceptionally wide distribution across the Americas and other …
Rivina
A genus of upright herbaceous perennials known for their bright red, decorative berries and racemes of small white flowers.
Ercilla
A genus of evergreen climbing vines native to South America, clinging via adventitious roots and producing dense flower clusters.
Ercilla syncarpellata
A species of climbing plant in the Phytolaccaceae family, endemic to specific regions of Chile.
Ercilla volubilis
An evergreen climbing shrub native to South American temperate rainforests, known for its distinctive adhesive rootlets.
Ercilla spicata
A climbing evergreen plant in the Phytolaccaceae family, recognized for its prominent spiked inflorescences.
Anisomeria littoralis
A coastal plant species adapted to specific littoral environments and renowned for its ecological resilience.
Anisomeria
A small genus of flowering shrubs and herbs in the Phytolaccaceae family, endemic to Chile.
Anisomeria coriacea
A distinct leathery-leaved species of the Phytolaccaceae family, endemic to the central Mediterranean-climate regions of Chile.
Ledenbergia peruviana
A flowering plant species native to the Andean and Central American regions, particularly found in Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, and …
Ledenbergia
A genus of woody trees and shrubs in the Petiveriaceae family, native to regions from Mexico to tropical South America.
Ledenbergia macrantha
A flowering plant species native to Mexico and Central America, belonging to the family Phytolaccaceae.