Floralis

Floralis is a Latin adjective meaning “flower-related” or “floral.” In scientific naming, it is commonly used as a descriptive epithet within binomial names to indicate a feature associated with flowers.

In botanical nomenclature, floralis appears in many plant species across different genera. The epithet typically signals that the species has notable flowers, a floral habit, or a strong association with flowers. However, the precise sense depends on the context and the author who described the species. Like other Latin adjectives, the form is chosen to agree with the gender of the genus name in accordance with the rules of botanical nomenclature.

The use of floralis is not limited to plants; Latin adjectives of this type also appear in zoological and mycological names, reflecting similar descriptive goals. The assignment and formatting of such epithets follow the respective nomenclatural codes, including the International Code of Nomenclature for algae, fungi, and plants (ICN) and, where applicable, the International Code of Zoological Nomenclature (ICZN).

In English-language discussions, floralis is typically treated as a descriptive Latin term rather than a stand-alone taxon. It is often translated as “floral” or “flower-related,” and its practical meaning is determined by how the epithet is employed within a given genus and species name. Floralis is thus a descriptive element in scientific names, not a distinct taxonomic group.