Pflanzliste

Pflanzliste is a German term for a plant inventory or catalog used in horticulture, botany, and related fields to document a collection of plants. It serves to support planning, tracking, and management of specimens in gardens, parks, botanical gardens, nurseries, or private plots. Typically, a Pflanzliste records essential data for each plant, including the scientific name, cultivar, common name, origin or provenance, year of acquisition, and the plant’s location within the site.

Beyond basic identification, a Pflanzliste often includes information on morphological characteristics, growth habit, size, flowering time, and cultivation requirements such as sun exposure, soil type, moisture, and hardiness. It may also cover propagation method, current health status, pruning needs, and special notes. Many lists are stored digitally as databases that support search and update, include accession numbers, and track changes in taxonomy or nomenclature.

Use of Pflanzliste supports planning and maintenance, inventory control, pest and disease management, and conservation or exchange of plant material. It is commonly used by botanical gardens, arboreta, nurseries, landscape contractors, and serious private collectors. Challenges include mislabeling, nomenclature changes, and keeping information up to date; regular audits and standardized data fields help mitigate inaccuracies.