Section 89 in Management and Working of the Forests
89. Nomenclature of plants in Forest Administration Reports and other reports and publications.
- When vernacular or popular names are used, the scientific names should invariably be given in brackets also. When possible, the English equivalent or trade name should be given as well. Specific names of plants should always be spelt with a small initial letter.All scientific, vernacular and trade names (except those that have been anglicised, such as mango and teak) must be printed in italics.Examples: - Sitsal (Dalbergia latifolia) (Bombay black wood, Indian rosewood), but teak (Tectona grandis).
