floribundum

Floribundum is a Latin species epithet used in botanical nomenclature. It is the neuter form of floribundus, with floribunda serving as the feminine counterpart and floribundus the masculine. The epithet describes a plant that bears flowers abundantly, indicating prolific blooming. Because it is an epithet, floribundum is not a standalone taxon; rather, it appears in the scientific names of individual species across different plant genera.

Etymology and meaning: The term combines Latin elements associated with flowering, typically interpreted as “flower-bearing” or “abundantly flowering.” As with many Latin epithets, floribundum is chosen to convey a notable characteristic of the species in question. In botanical Latin, the ending of an epithet agrees with the gender of the genus name, so floribundum is used with neuter genera, floribunda with feminine genera, and floribundus with masculine genera.

Taxonomic usage: Floribundum occurs across diverse plant groups and is not restricted to a single family or lineage. Because it is descriptive rather than taxon-defining, the same epithet can appear in multiple, unrelated genera. To determine the specific species and its taxonomic placement, consult authoritative taxonomic databases or the original species description.

See also: floribunda.