International Society for Plant Taxonomy

The International Society for Plant Taxonomy (ISPT) is a global organization dedicated to the scientific classification and naming of plants. It brings together botanists and experts who work to develop consistent naming standards and classification systems, facilitating clear communication about plant diversity. The ISPT also promotes research, education, and collaboration in plant taxonomy and nomenclature. Its work helps ensure that scientists worldwide identify and categorize plants accurately, supporting conservation, ecological studies, and understanding plant evolution and relationships. Overall, the society plays a key role in maintaining a standardized framework for naming and classifying the world’s plant species.