Question

The botanical name of boat lily is
A. Tradescantia
B. Syzygiumaromaticum
C. Calotropis
D. Homo sapiens

Answer 1

Hint: Members of this genus are known by the common names spiderwort or Indian paint. The genus is of interest to cytogenetics because of evolutionary changes in the structure and number of their chromosomes.

Complete answer: The botanical name of boat lily is Tradescantia spathacea. It is a monocotyledonous, succulent herb and a very beautiful ornamental plant with large dark green or purple showy foliage. It belongs to the family Commelinaceae. The shape of the leaves is linear-lanceolate, which are arranged spirally. Flowers of boat lily plant are small, white coloured and consist of three petals clustered within a fold. This plant is often used for flower beds and rock gardens. The family Commelinaceae is also known as spiderwort family or dayflower family. Aloe vera plant is a member of family Liliaceae. The aloe is used as a medicinal plant and is of huge cosmetic importance. Lilium, Ruscus and Tulips are the members of family Liliaceae and are used as ornamental plants. Scilla and Urginea are also members of the family Liliaceae. Rat poison is obtained from bulbs of Scilla and Urginea. Syzygiumaromaticum is the plant of cloves. Cloves are actually dried flower buds. It is aromatic in nature and used as spices. Calotropis is commonly called milkweed. Homo sapiens is the scientific name of humans.
Hence, the correct answer is option A.

Note: Calotropis is commonly known as milkweed as it produces latex. Calotropis has medicinal value too. The bark and root bark of milkweed are used as medicine. Syzygiumaromaticum is a monoecious (having both male and female flowers on the same plant) flowering plant, belonging to the family Myrtaceae.