Dear Mr. Surajit There is a very basic fundamentals involved when we write an English sentence. Any word which is actually not of English origin is written in italics. For the purpose of same we write Latin names in italics. There is no rule which says that you have to underline it. Linne never underlined names it in his book!! There is no rule NOW which says that you must write the latin names in italics either, but we do so, just to follow the English writing tradition and also the format of the journal you will want to publish. Such rule were there earlier but I think from St. Louis code onwards this rule was lifted off. May be there was a rule for underlining long time back, but I dont remember written anywhere now. Pankaj
On Tue, Dec 18, 2012 at 9:33 AM, surajit koley < [email protected]> wrote: > Respected Dr Pankaj Sir, > > I have been taught to underline the scientific names, without informing me > do not underline if you can italicize it. After joining this group i have > learnt the importance of adding scientists/taxonomist names, even experts > in this group do not follow always. Old books display scientific names > without any underline or italics whereas citations are italicized. > > That's why i myself call me a fool. > > Regards, > > surajit > > > On Tue, Dec 18, 2012 at 6:51 AM, Pankaj Kumar <[email protected]>wrote: > >> My dear friend, I never said that you are fool... >> And yes there are mistakes on the links, but afterall they are also >> written by Human Beings. :) >> so cheer up... >> You are doing great job by sharing plants from your area. Look at me, I >> cant even see any Indian plants from here !!! >> >> >> >> >> On Tue, Dec 18, 2012 at 9:17 AM, surajit koley < >> [email protected]> wrote: >> >>> Good morning Dr. Pankaj Sir >>> >>> Thanks very much for the info, i didn't know, followed the efl below :- >>> >>> 1. >>> http://www.efloras.org/florataxon.aspx?flora_id=11&taxon_id=200006990 >>> 2. >>> http://www.efloras.org/florataxon.aspx?flora_id=610&taxon_id=200006990 >>> 3. >>> http://www.efloras.org/florataxon.aspx?flora_id=3&taxon_id=200006990 >>> 4. >>> http://www.efloras.org/florataxon.aspx?flora_id=5&taxon_id=200006990 >>> >>> I am happy there are many uneducated fools like me. >>> >>> Regards, >>> >>> surajit >>> >>> >>> >>> On Tue, Dec 18, 2012 at 4:44 AM, Dr Pankaj Kumar <[email protected] >>> > wrote: >>> >>>> Dear Mr. Surajit >>>> I am fascinated by the details provided by you through images for each >>>> plant. >>>> Just wanted to give one small technical suggestion. >>>> Carl Linne or Carolus Linnaeus can be written as Linnaeus or L. but not >>>> Linn. >>>> It is in accordance with ICBN Article 46A.4/Note.1.; as well as >>>> following reference: >>>> R. K. Brummitt & C. E. Powell, ed. (1992). Authors of Plant Names: a >>>> List of Authors of Scientific Names of Plants, with Recommended Standard >>>> Forms of their Names, Including Abbreviations. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. >>>> Regards >>>> Pankaj >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> On Tuesday, 18 December 2012 01:23:31 UTC+8, surajitkoley wrote: >>>>> >>>>> Sir, >>>>> >>>>> I think it is *Amarantus gangeticus* Linn. = *Amaranthus gangeticus* >>>>> Linn. = >>>>> *A. tricolor* Linn., according to >>>>> GRIN<http://www.ars-grin.gov/cgi-bin/npgs/html/taxon.pl?2793>and The >>>>> Plant List <http://www.theplantlist.org/tpl/record/kew-2633132>. >>>>> >>>>> Thank you & Regards, >>>>> >>>>> surajit >>>>> >>>>> -- >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>> >>> >> >> >> -- >> *********************************************************************** >> "Taxonomists getting Extinct and Species Data Deficient !!" >> >> Pankaj Kumar, Ph.D. >> Conservation Officer >> >> Office: >> Orchid Conservation Section >> Flora Conservation Department >> Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden (KFBG) Corporation >> Lam Kam Road, Tai Po, New Territories, Hong Kong. >> >> Residence: >> 151, 1st Floor, Tai Om Tsuen >> Tai Po, New Territories, Hong Kong. >> >> email: [email protected]; [email protected]; >> [email protected] >> Phone: +852 2483 7128 (office - 8:30am to 5:00pm); +852 9436 6251(mobile). >> Fax: +852 >> 2483 7194* >> * >> * >> * >> * >> >> > -- *********************************************************************** "Taxonomists getting Extinct and Species Data Deficient !!" Pankaj Kumar, Ph.D. Conservation Officer Office: Orchid Conservation Section Flora Conservation Department Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden (KFBG) Corporation Lam Kam Road, Tai Po, New Territories, Hong Kong. Residence: 151, 1st Floor, Tai Om Tsuen Tai Po, New Territories, Hong Kong. email: [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected] Phone: +852 2483 7128 (office - 8:30am to 5:00pm); +852 9436 6251 (mobile). Fax: +852 2483 7194* * * * * --
