Flowering Plant Index

This is a list, not hyperlinked, of all the flowering plants (Angiosperms) on the site.

There is a list of Ferns featured under About plants > About Ferns > Fern Index.
Botanical name Common name Section Family, Tribe etc.
Abrus Crab’s eyes Eudicots Fabaceae s.s.
Acalypha Acalypha, Cat’s Tails Eudicots Euphorbiaceae
Adenathera Red Bead tree Eudicots Mimosaceae
Adenium Desert Rose Eudicots Apocynaceae
Agapanthus African Blue lily, lily-of-the-Nile Monocots Amaryllidaceae s.l.
Agave americana & 3 cultivars Century plant Monocots Asparagaceae
Agave attenuata Elephant’s trunk Monocots Asparagaceae
Agave parviflora – Monocots Asparagaceae
Albizia Silk tree Eudicots Mimosaceae
Albuca bracteata Pregnant Onion Monocots Asparagaceae
Allamanda Golden trumpet Eudicots Apocynaceae
Alpinia species Native and Shell ginger Monocots Zingiberaceae
Allium Onion, chive, garlic etc. Monocots Amaryllidaceae
Alloxylon Red Silky Oak, Queensland Waratah Basal angios Proteaceae
Alocasia sp. Elephant ears, Conjevoi Monocots Araceae
Alstroemeria Peruvian lily, Princess lily Monocots Alstroemeriaceae
Alyxia Chain fruit, native holly Core Eudicots Apocynaceae
Amaryllis Belladonna, Naked Lady Monocots Amaryllidaceae s.l.
Amorphophallus Corpse flower, Elephant Yam Monocots Araceae
Anemone Wind flower Early Eudicots Ranunculaceae
Annona Custard apple, Sour Sop Basal angios Annonaceae
Anredera Madeira vine Core Eudicots Basellaceae
Antigonon leptopus Coral vine Eudicots Polygonaceae
Anthurium spp. Flamingo flower Monocots Araceae
Aquilegia Columbine, Granny’s bonnets Early Eudicots Ranunculaceae
Argemone sp Prickly or Mexican poppy Early eudicots Papaveraceae
Aristea Blue Stars, Blue-eyed iris Monocots Iridaceae
Aristolochia Dutchmans’s pipe, Pipevine Basal angios Aristolochiaceae
Arundo donax Giant reed grass Monocots Poaceae – Grasses
Asparagus Asparagus Monocots Asparagaceae s.l.
Astrophytum A Star cactus Core Eudicots Cactaceae
Atractocarpus Native Gardenia, Randia, Mangosteen Core Eudicots Rubiaceae
Averrhoa Star fruit Core Eudicots Oxalidaceae
Babiana Babiana Monocots Iridaceae
Bambusa lako Timor Black bamboo Monocots Poaceae- Bamboos
Bambusa oldhamii Oldham’s bamboo Monocots Poaceae – Bamboos
Bambusa ventricosa Giant Buddha’s Belly bamboo Monocots Poaceae – Bamboos
Bambusa vulgaris cv. vittata Golden Common bamboo Monocots Poaceae – Bamboos
Banksia Banksia Early Eudicots Proteaceae – Bamboos
Barklya Crown of Gold Core Eudicots Caesalpiniaceae
Basella alba Ceylon or Malabar spinach Core Eudicots Basellaceae
Bauhinia Bauhinia Core Eudicots Caesalpiniaceae
Bignonia magnifica Saritaea Core Eudicots Bignoniaceae
Brachychiton Bottle tree, Kurrajong Core Eudicots Malvaceae
Brugmansia Angel’s Trumpets Core Eudicots Solanaceae
Brunfelsia americana Lady of the Night Core Eudicots Solanaceae
Brunfelsia australis Yesterday, today & tomorrow Core Eudicots Solanaceae
Brunfelsia undulata – Core Eudicots Solanaceae
Buckinghamia Ivory Curl Early Eudicots Proteaceae
Buddleja Butterfly Bush Core Eudicots Scrophulariaceae
Caesalpinia Dwarf poinciana Core Eudicots Caesalpiniaceae
Caladium Angel wings Monocots Araceae
Callisia Inch plant, Purple succulent Monocots Commelinaceae
Calodendrum Cape Chestnut Core Eudicots Rutaceae
Campsis Trumpet vine Core Eudicots Bignoniaceae
Canna Canna lily Monocots Cannaceae
Cardiospermum grandiflorum Balloon vine Core Eudicots Sapindaceae
Carica papaya Pawpaw or papaya Core Eudicots Caricaceae
Carissa Natal Plum Eudicots Apocynaceae
Castanospermum Black Bean Eudicots Fabaceae s.s.
Catharanthus Pink Periwinkle Eudicots Apocynaceae
Cattleya Alliance Cattleya, Laelia Monocots Orchidaceae > Epidendreae
Centradenia Centradenia Core Eudicots Melastomataceae
Chloris gayana Rhodes grass Monocots Poaceae – Grasses
Cinnamomum camphora Camphor laurel Basal angios Lauraceae
Cissus rotundifolia – Core Eudicots Vitaceae
Citharexylum Fiddlewood Core Eudicots Verbenaceae
Clitoria Blue or Butterfly Pea Eudicots Fabaceae s.s.
Clivia Natal lily, Bush lily Monocots Amaryllidaceae
Clytostoma (or Bignonia) Lavender trumpet vine Core Eudicots Bignoniaceae
Coffea Coffee Core Eudicots Rubiaceae
Commelina & 3 species Scurvey weed, Day flower Monocots Commelinaceae
Commersonia Kurrajong Core eudicots Malvaceae
Consolida Larkspur Early Eudicots Ranunculaceae
Convallaria Lily of the Valley Monocots Asparagaceae
Conyza canadensis Canadian horseweed Core Eudicots Asteraceae
Conyza canadensis var. pusilla – Core Eudicots Asteraceae
Crinum Spider lily, Swamp lily Monocots Amaryllidaceae s.l.
Crocosmia Crocosmia Monocots Iridaceae
Cuphea Cigar plant Core Eudicots Lythraceae
Cuscuta Dodder, Strangleweed Core Eudicots Convolvulaceae
Cyanotis Pussy Ears, Blue Ears. Monocots Commelinaceae
Cydonia Quince Core Eudicots Rosaceae
Cymbidium Boat orchids Monocots Orchidaceae > Cymbidieae
Cyrtanthus Fire lily Monocots Amaryllidaceae
Dampiera – Core Eudicots Goodeniaceae
Datura Devil’s Trumpets Core Eudicots Solanaceae
Delonix Poinciana Core Eudicots Caesalpiniaceae
Delphinium Larkspur Early Eudicots Ranunculaceae
Dendrobium Orchids Monocots Orchidaceae> Dendrobieae
Dianella spp. Blue Flax lilies Monocots Asphodelaceae s.l.
Dianthus barbatus Sweet William Core Eudicots Caryophyllaceae
Dianthus caryophyllus Carnations Core Eudicots Caryophyllaceae
Dianthus gratianopolitanus “Coral Reef” Pinks Core Eudicots Caryophyllaceae
Dianthus plumarius Pinks Core Eudicots Caryophyllaceae
Diascia Twinspurs Core Eudicots Scrophulariaceae
Dichorisandra thrysiflora Blue ginger Monocots Commelinacee
Dietes bicolor Yellow wild iris Monocots Iridaceae
Dietes grandiflora Large wild iris Monocots Iridaceae
Dietes iridioides Wild iris Monocots Iridaceae
Dillenia indica Elephant apple Early eudicots Dilleniaceae
Doryanthes Spear lily, Gymea lily Monocots Doryanthaceae
Duranta Duranta, Pigeon berry Core Eudicots Verbenaceae
Echinocactus Golden Barrel cactus Core Eudicots Cactaceae
Echinopsis Hedgehog or Sea urchin cactus Core Eudicots Cactaceae
Echinodorus grandiflorus – Monocots Alismatales
Etlingera elatior Torch ginger Monocots Zingiberaceae
Epacris Fuchsia heath Core Eudicots Ericaceae
Epidendrum spp. Crucefix orchids Monocots Orchidaceae > Epidendreae
Epiphyllum Orchid cactus Core Eudicots Cactaceae
Epipremium aureum Devil’s ivy Monocots Araceae
Eremophila bignoniiflora Emu bush Core Eudicots Scrophulariaceae
Eremophila debilis Winter Apple Core Eudicots Scrophulariaceae
Eremophila glabra Emu bush Core Eudicots Scrophulariaceae
Eremophila maculata Spotted Emu bush Core Eudicots Scrophulariaceae
Erica Heath, heather Core Eudicots Ericaceae
Eriobotrya Loquat Core Eudicots Rosaceae
Eschscholzia Californian poppy Early eudicots Papaveraceae
Eucharis Amazon lily Monocots Amaryllidaceae
Euphorbia caput-medusae Medusa head Core Eudicots Euphorbiaceae
Euphorbia cotinifolia Smokebush Core Eudicots Euphorbiaceae
Euphorbia cyathophora Wild poinsettia Core Eudicots Euphorbiaceae
Euphorbia cooperi Lesser candelabra Core Eudicots Euphorbiaceae
Euphorbia geroldi Thornless Crown of thorns Core Eudicots Euphorbiaceae
Euphorbia hirta Red Euphorbia, Snakeweed Core Eudicots Euphorbiaceae
Euphorbia kamerunica – Core Eudicots Euphorbiaceae
Euphorbia leucocephala Snowflake bush Core Eudicots Euphorbiaceae
Euphorbia marginata Snow on the mountain Core Eudicots Euphorbiaceae
Euphorbia milii complex Crown of thorns Core Eudicots Euphorbiaceae
Euphorbia pulcherrima & cultivars Poinsettia Core Eudicots Euphorbiaceae
Euphorbia trigona & cultivar African milk tree Core Eudicots Euphorbiaceae
Euphorbia umbellata African milk bush Core Eudicots Euphorbiaceae
Eupomatia laurina – Basal angios Eupomateaceae
Firmiana Chinese Parasol tree Core Eudicots Malvaceae
Flindersia Hickory Core Eudicots Rutaceae
Freesia inc. Anomatheca Monocots Iridaceae
Furcraea foetida & cultivar False agave Monocots Asparagaceae
Galphimia gracilis Gold shower Core Eudicots Malpighiaceae
Geitonoplesium Scrambling lily Monocots Asphodelaceae s.l.
Geleznowia Yellow Bells Core Eudicots Rutaceae
Gladiolus Sword lily Monocots Iridaceae
Gloriosa supurba Gloriosa lily, Creeping lily Monocots Colchicaceae
Glycosmis Pink fruited lime berry Core Eudicots Rutaceae
Gomphocarpus Cottonbush Core Eudicots Apocynaceae
Goodenia ovata Hop Goodenia Core Eudicots Goodeniaceae
Goodenia rotundifolia – Core Eudicots Goodeniaceae
Grevillea Grevillea, Sillky Oak Early Eudicots Proteaceae
Grewia latifolia Emu berry Core Eudicots Malvaceae
Grewia occidentalis Crossberry Core Eudicots Malvaceae
Habranthus robustus Rain lily Monocots Amaryllidaceae s.l.
Harpullia pendula Tulipwood Core Eudicots Sapindaceae
Hakea Hakea Early Eudicots Proteaceae
Haworthia Zebra plant Monocots Asphodelaceae s.l.
Helleborus Hellebores Early eudicots Ranunculaceae
Hemerocallis Daylily Monocots Asphodelaceae s.l.
Heterocentron Heterocentron Core Eudicots Melastomataceae
Hibbertia Guinea flowers Early Eudicots Dilleniaceae
Hibiscus trionum Rose Mallow Eudicots Malvaceae
Hibiscus tiliaceus Cottonwood, Native hibiscus Eudicots Malvaceae
Hippiastrum Hippiastrum Monocots Amaryllidaceae s.l.
Hiptage benghalensis Hiptage Core Eudicots Malpighiaceae
Holmskioldia Chinese Hat Core Eudicots Lamiaceae
Homalocladium Muehlenbeckia Core Eudicots Polygonaceae
Hoya Wax flower Core Eudicots Apocynaceae
Hydrangea macrophylla Hydrangea Core Eudicots Hydrangeaceae
Hydrocleys nymphoides Water poppy Monocots Alismatales
Hylocereus Dragon fruit Core Eudicots Cactaceae
Hymenocallis Spider lily Monocots Amaryllidaceae
Hymenosporum flavum Native Frangipani Core Eudicots Pittosporaceae
Ipheion Spring Starflower Monocots Amaryllidaceae
Iris Iris & Belamcanda Monocots Iridaceae
Jacaranda Jacaranda Core Eudicots Bignoniaceae
Jagera pseudorhus Foam bark tree Core Eudicots Sapindaceae
Karomia Purple Chinese Hat Core Eudicots Lamiaceae
Kigelia Sausage tree Core Eudicots Bignoniaceae
Koelreuteria Golden Rain tree Core Eudicots Sapindaceae
Lagerstroemia Crepe Myrtle Core Eudicots Lythraceae
Landoltia punctata Dotted duckweed Monocots Araceae
Leucojum aestivum Snowflakes Monocots Amaryllidaceae s.l.
Leucophyllum Purple Sage Core Eudicots Scrophulariaceae
Leucadendron Cone bush Early Eudicots Proteaceae
Leucospermum Pincushions Early Eudicots Proteaceae
Lilium Madonna, Christmas, Oriental lilies Monocots Liliaceae
Loropetalum Fringe flower Eudicots Hamamelidaceae
Ludisia discolor Jewel orchid Monocots Orchidaceae > Cranichideae
Lycianthes Core Eudicots Solanaceae
Macadamia Macadamia Early Eudicots Proteaceae
Macaranga Parasol or Heart Leaf tree Core Eudicots Euphorbiaceae
Macfadyena Cat’s Claw Creeper Core Eudicots Bignoniaceae
Macroptilium Cowpea Core Eudicots Fabaceae s.s.
Magnolia Magnolia, Michelia Basal angios Magnoliaceae
Mallotus Kamala Core Eudicots Euphorbiaceae
Malpighia Dwarf holly, Barbados Cherry Core Eudicots Malpighiaceae
Mammillaria Core Eudicots Cactaceae
Mandevilla Chilean Jasmine Core Eudicots Apocynaceae
Manihot Cassava Core Eudicots Euphorbiaceae
Mansoa Garlic vine Core Eudicots Bignoniaceae
Markhamia Core Eudicots Bignoniaceae
Medinilla Medinilla Core Eudicots Melastomataceae
Melocactus Turk’s Cap Core Eudicots Cactaceae
Melastoma Melastoma Core Eudicots Melastomataceae
Melicope Melicope Core Eudicots Rutaceae
Melinis repans Natal grass Monocots Poaceae – Grasses
Merremia dissecta Snakevine Core Eudicots Convolvulaceae
Millettia See Pongamia Core Eudicots Fabaceae s.s.
Mirabilis jalapa Four o’clock flower, Miracle flower Core Eudicots Nyctaginaceae
Monstera deliciosa Swiss cheese, Fruit salad or plant Monocots Araceae
Morus Mulberry Core Eudicot Moraceae
Muehlenbeckia Ribbon plant Eudicots Polygonaceae
Muntingia calabura Strawberry tree Core Eudicots Muntingiaceae
Myoporum Boobialla Eudicots Scrophulariaceae
Murraya Mock Orange, Curry tree Core Eudicot Rutaceae
Musa sp. Bananas Monocots Musaceae
Mussaenda Mussaenda Core Eudicot Rubiaceae
Myristica muelleri Nutmeg Basal angios Myristicaceaee
Narcissus Daffodils, jonquils Monocots Amaryllidaceae s.l.
Nauclea Leichhardt tree Core Eudicots Rubiaceae
Nelumbo Lotus Early eudicots Nelumbonaceae
Neonotonia Neonotonia Core Eudicots Fabaceae s.s.
Neostrearia – Eudicots Hamamelidaceae
Nerine Jersey, Guernsey lily Monocots Amaryllidaceae s.l.
Nerium Oleander Eudicots Apocynaceae
Nicandra Chinese Lantern, Turk’s Cap Eudicots Solanaceae
Nigella Love-in-a mist Early Eudicots Ranunculaceae
Noahdendron – Core Eudicots Hamamelidaceae
Nothoscordum Onion weed Monocots Amaryllidaceae
Nuphar lutea Yellow pond lily Basal angios Nymphaceae
Nymphaea Waterlily Basal angios Nymphaceae
Ochna Mickey Mouse plant Core Eudicots Ochnaceae
Oncidium sp. Dancing ladies Monocots Orchidaceae > Cymbidieae
Opuntia Prickly pear Core Eudicots Cactaceae
Ornithogalum arabicum Arab’s eyes Monocots Asparagaceae
Ornithogalum longibracteatum See Albuca longbracteatum Monocots Asparagaceae
Ornithogalum thrysoides Chincherinchee Monocots Asparagaceae
Pandanus sp. Pandan, Screw pine Monocots Pandanaceae
Pandorea Bower vine, Wonga Wonga vine Core Eudicots Bignoniaceae
Papaver Poppies Early eudicots Papaveraceaae
Paphiopedilum Venus slipper orchid Monocots Orchidaceae Cypripedioideae
Papilionanthe – Monocots Orchidaceae > Vandeae
Parmentiera Candle tree, Cucumber tree Core Eudicots Bignoniaceae
Parodia Ball cactus Core Eudicots Cactaceae
Parsonsia Silkpod, Monkey vine Core Eudicots Apocynaceae
Parthenocissus quinquefolia Virginia creeper Core Eudicots Vitaceae
Passiflora Passionfruit & flower Core Eudicots Passifloraceae
Paulownia Foxglove, Imperial or Princess tree Core Eudicots Paulowniaceae
Pavetta Christmas bush Core Eudicots Rubiaceae
Peltophorum Copperhead, Yellow poinciana Core Eudicots Caesalpiniaceae
Peperomia caperata Pepper family Basal angios Piperaceae
Pereskia Leaf cactus Core Eudicots Cactaceae
Petrea Purple Wreath, Sandpaper vine Core Eudicots Verbenaceae
Phaius tankervilleae Chinese swamp orchid Monocots Orchidaceae > Epidendreae
Phalaenopsis sp. Moth orchids Monocots Orchidaceae > Vandeae
Philodendron bipinnatifidum Tree or Split leaf philodendron Monocots Araceae
Phyllostachys nigra Black bamboo Monocots Poaceae – Bamboos
Phyllostachys bambusoides Giant timber bamboo Monocots Poaceae – Bamboos
Pieris Andromeda Core Eudicots Ericaceae
Piper sp. Pepper family Basal angios Piperaceae
Pipturis Native mulberry Core Eudicots Urticaceae
Plumeria Frangipani Eudicots Apocynaceae
Podranea Pink Trumpet vine Core Eudicots Bignoniaceae
Polyscias australiana Basswood Core Eudicots Araliaceae
Polyscias macgillivrayi – Core Eudicots Araliaceae
Pongamia Wisteria tree (Millettia) Core Eudicots Fabaceae s.s.
Portulaca pilosa, P. grandiflora & P. oleracea Purslane Core Eudicots Portulacaceae
Proiphys Cardwell, Brisbane lily Monocot Amaryllidaceae s.l.
Punica Pomegranate Core Eudicots Lythraceae
Psychotria Psychotria Core Eudicots Rubiaceae
Pyrostegia Flame or Orange trumpet vine Core Eudicots Bignoniaceae
Radermachera China Doll Core Eudicots Bignoniaceae
Ranunculus Ranunculus Early Eudicots Ranunculaceae
Ravenala madagascariensis Traveller’s palm Monocots Strelitziaceae
Rhipsalis Mistletoe cactus Core Eudicots Cactaceae
Rhododendron Rhododendron, azalea, Vireya Core Eudicots Ericaceae
Ricinus Castor oil plant Core Eudicots Euphorbiaceae
Rivina humilis Coral berry Core Eudicot Phytolaccaceae
Rubus Raspberry Eudicots Rosaceae
Saccharum Sugarcane Monocots Poaceae – grasses
Sambucus spp. Elderberry Core Eudicots Adoxaceae
Sansevieria cylindrica Snake plant Monocots Asparagaceae
Sansevieria liberica – Monocots Asparagaceae
Sansevieria trifasciata Mother-in-law’s tongue Monocots Asparagaceae
Sansevieria trifasciata ‘Laurentii’ Mother-in-law’s tongue Monocots Asparagaceae
Saritaea magnifica Glow Vine Core Eudicots Bignoniaceae
Scadoxus Blood lily Monocots Amaryllidaceae s.l.
Scaevola Fan flower Core Eudicots Goodeniaceae
Schefflera actinophylla Umbrella tree Core Eudicots Araliaceae
Schefflera arboricola Dwarf umbrella tree Core Eudicots Araliaceae
Schotia Bean tree Core Eudicots Caesalpiniaceae
Senna Senna Core Eudicots Caesalpiniaceae
Serruria Blushing Bride Early Eudicots Proteaceae
Solandra Chalice vine Core Eudicots Solanaceae
Solanum spp. Nightshade, Tomato eggplant etc. Core Eudicots Solanaceae
Sparaxis Harlequin flower Monocots Iridaceae
Spathodea Tulip tree Core Eudicots Bignoniaceae
Spathoglottis plicata Ground orchid Monocots Orchidaceae > Epidendreae
Spathyphyllum Peace lily Monocots Araceae
Spergularia marina Salt sandspurry Core Eudicots Caryophyllaceae
Sphagneticola triloba Singapore daisy Core Eudicots Asteraceae
Stachytarpheta Red Snakeweed Core Eudicots Verbenaceae
Stenocarpus Fire wheel Basal angios Proteaceae
Stenotaphrum secondatum Buffalo grass Monocots Poaceae – Grasses
Sterculia Peanut tree Core Eudicots Malvaceae
Strelitzia Bird of Paradise Monocots Strelitziaceae
Syngonium podophyllum Arrowhead plant Monocots Araceae
Tabebuia Yellow or Pink trumpet tree Core Eudicots Bignoniaceae
Tamarindus Tamarind Core Eudicots Caesalpiniaceae
Tamarix Athel pine, Tamarisk Core Eudicots Tamaricaceae
Tecoma Yellow Bells, Cape Honeysuckle Core Eudicots Bignoniaceae
Tecomanthe Fraser Island creeper Core Eudicots Bignoniaceae
Telopea Waratah Early Eudicots Proteaceae
Thelionema Tufted Blue lily Monocots Asphodelaceae s.l.
Thevetia Yellow oleander Core Eudicots Apocynaceae
Tibouchina Tibouchina Core Eudicots Melastomataceae
Tradescantia Moses in the cradle, Wandering Jew Monocots Commelinaceae
Trevesia palmata Snowflake tree Core Eudicots Aralilaceae
Tridax procumbens Coat buttons Core Eudicots Asteraceae
Triglochin striatum Streaked arrowgrass Monocots Juncaginaceae
Triplaris americana Ant tree Core Eudicots Polygonaceae
Tritonia Flame Freesia Monocots Iridaceae
Tulbaghia Society garlic Monocots Amaryllidaceae
Tulipa Tulips Monocots Liliaceae
Urochloa species Signal grass Monocots Poaceae – Grasses
Uvaria – Basal angios Annonaceae
Vaccinium Blueberry Core Eudicots Ericaceae
Vanda – Monocots Orchidaceae > Vandeae
Vanilla planifolia Vanilla Monocots Orchidaceae > Vanilleae
Vappaculum superbiens Curly pinks Monocots Orchidaceae > Dendrobieae
Viola banksii Australian Native violet Core Eudicots Violaceae
Viola odorata Sweet or Common violet Core Eudicots Violaceae
Viola tricolor Heartsease Core Eudicots Violaceae
Vireya Rhododendrons Core Eudicots Ericaceae
Vitis Grapes Core Eudicots Vitaceae
Watsonia Watsonia Monocots Iridaceae
Xanthorrhoea Grass tree Monocots See >Asphodelaceae s.l.
Yucca aloifolia Spanish bayonet Monocots Asparagaceae
Zantedeschia aethiopica Arum or Calla lilies Monocots Araceae
Zephyranthes Arum or Calla lilies Monocots Amaryllidaceae
Zingiber spectable Beehive ginger Monocots Zingiberaceae