Here are some tips on using the catalogue:
Try to use botanical terminology where you can. Unlike common names, botanical names are unique to individual taxa, and you should search for taxon by its botanical name to avoid confusion with search results.
Sometimes you might not know a botanical name or you might only know part of the name - the Catalogue will provide you with a list of possible matches as you type, regardless of what part of a name you're typing.
We've included as many common names as we can. If one common name doesn't yield any results try some others.
The Catalogue has a number of features to try and identify synonyms and match their accepted names, but if you know a taxon has been reclassified you should search for all known names.
Sometimes you might need to find all plants native to a region or country. You can search for this information using natural phrases, for example:
plants from south australia or new south wales
plants native to brazil
myrtaceae from kangaroo island
swainsona or indigofera from australia
The Catalogue of Plants has algorithms designed to help you find what you're looking for, even if you've got a spelling mistake or two.
Each of the four columns in search results - Name, Adelaide, Mount Lofty and Wittunga - are sortable. Click on the heading to sort by ascending or descending order.
