Passiflora Register (2003) - Passion Flowers

VIII In the new code of nomenclature it will be permissible to use numbers and
symbols as well as letters in epithet names, I think it would be most helpful if raisers
and breeders would avoid starting an epithet with a number or symbol and so ensure
that their cultivars name will be included in the in the main body of the alphabetical
text. Unfortunately many of us have used codes in our breeding programs, and as in
my case, have been published, these are now regarded as valid epithets, which was
never my intention.
Unfortunately there are many more rules and regulations that have not been covered
here. In general it is easiest to use common nouns as a name for a cultivar i.e. the
name of a person, town, place, animal or object. At a recent meeting of the
International Cultivars Registration Association in the U.K it was emphasised that the
code should be more informative, and positively encourage all horticulturalists and
gardeners through the world to participate. With this in mind the code is being
updated to embrace more names that may sound strange to English speaking people.
Please do not be put off by these notes. If in doubt please contact a member of the
committee for help.
Please understand that it is not the remit of the cultivars committee to judge your new
cultivar in any way. If you have produce or cultivars that you wish to register and the
name is accepted within the IRA but the committee think it is the most horrid variety
ever produced, it doesn't matter. Your new cultivar will be registered and a certificate
issued. Our remit is only to see that the rules of the International Code of
Nomenclature for Cultivated Plants have been followed.
May all your cultivars bloom beautifully!
John Vanderplank. (Registrar)
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