Question

What is the botanical name of money plant?

Answer 1

Binomial nomenclature:

1. It is a system of naming living organisms in which two terms are used, as per scientific terminology.
2. First-term of the binomial name indicates genus while the second term indicates species.
3. For plants, the binomial name is also termed botanical name.

The botanical name of the money plant:

1. The money plant is an ornamental plant that has green and off-white coloured leaves which sometimes have variegated patterns.
2. It is an indoor plant and can be found in Indian homes where it serves decorative purposes.
3. Its botanical name is Epipremnum aureum, where Epipremnum is genus and aureum is species.