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Flowering plants are plants that bear flowers and fruits, and form the clade Angiospermae (/ ˌ æ n dʒ i ə ˈ s p ər m iː /), commonly called angiosperms. They include all forbs (flowering plants without a woody stem), grasses and grass-like plants, a vast majority of broad-leaved trees, shrubs and vines, and most aquatic plants.
Jun 17, 2024 · Angiosperm is the scientific name for flowering plants, the largest and most diverse group in the plant kingdom. Learn about their characteristics, evolution, importance, and classification from Britannica's experts.
- Angiosperms are plants that produce flowers and bear their seeds in fruits. They are the largest and most diverse group within the kingdom Plantae,...
- The key difference between angiosperms and gymnosperms is how their seeds are developed. The seeds of angiosperms develop in the ovaries of flowers...
- As vascular plants, both groups contain xylem and phloem. With the exception of a very few species of angiosperms (e.g., obligate parasites and myc...
- Orchids: The national flower of Singapore, orchid boasts vibrant colours and thrives in warm, humid conditions. Mount it on a plaque or let it cascade gracefully from a hanging basket.
- Heliconia: This exotic beauty features vibrant, bird-like blooms in shades of red, orange, and yellow. It prefers bright, indirect light and well-draining soil, making it perfect for balconies or sunny corners.
- Gardenia: The intoxicating fragrance of the gardenia is legendary. This elegant shrub requires slightly acidic soil and regular watering, but rewards you with beautiful white blooms and a heavenly scent.
- Hibiscus: This versatile flower comes in a dazzling array of colours and shapes. Choose from dwarf varieties for containers or larger ones for gardens.
A flower, also known as a bloom or blossom, is the reproductive structure found in flowering plants (plants of the division Angiospermae). Flowers consist of a combination of vegetative organs – sepals that enclose and protect the developing flower, petals that attract pollinators, and reproductive organs that produce gametophytes ...
- Aeschynanthus parvifolius. Lipstick Plant. If this plant looks familiar, it is because this is one of the species that is commonly sold as a potted plant by commercial nurseries.
- Alpinia aquatic. Aquatic Alpinia, Aquatic Ginger. As the scientific name suggests, this species of ginger can actually grow partially submerged in water! In its native habitat, this species can be found growing in waterlogged areas, near streams or water bodies.
- Cheilocostus globosus. Orange Spiral Ginger, Orange Crepe Ginger. This tall, much branched relative of the edible ginger was thought to be locally extinct before two populations were rediscovered by Dr Jana Skornickova, a researcher from the Singapore Botanic Gardens.
- Dianella ensifolia. Common Dianella. This plant could be why many people think of native plants as merely ‘wild grass’. When not in flower, this relatively short plant resembles a clump of grass with long leaves.
Classification of Flowering Plants. There are more than a quarter million species of flowering plants, and they show tremendous diversity. Nonetheless, almost all flowering plants fall into one of three major groups: monocots, eudicots, or magnolids. The three groups differ in several ways.
Learn how flowering plants, or angiosperms, appeared and diversified on Earth, and how they changed the world with their color and variety. Explore the evidence from fossils, genetics, and modern plants to discover the origins and features of these remarkable organisms.
