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Proposal from Jayne Ireland for Codex CCPR Plant food sources


Submitted 2006-05-27

Discussion closed.

 

Descriptors in bold and italics are suggested new descriptors.


 

Plants

 

WHO GEMS/Food has asked for LanguaL indexing of GEMS/Food food list, which is now based upon the CODEX food definitions, i.e. CODEX Classification for foods and feeds. Some foods in the food list were not able to be indexed with LanguaL because certain food descriptions were unclear and/or LanguaL descriptors were lacking. The following descriptors are proposed for LanguaL facet B, Food Source.

 

Modification of BLACK SALSIFY [B2962] : new Synonym = spanish salsify

 

 

BRASSICA SPECIES (proposal 2005-05-02, accepted)

 BT: PLANT BY FAMILY (proposal 2005-05-02, accepted)

 AI : <SCIFAM>Brassicaceae (alt. Cruciferae).  <SCINAM>Brassica spp. [CCPR] <GRIN>300085

Copy existing descriptors, such as KALE [B1281], CABBAGE [B1406] etc. as narrower terms to this descriptor.

 

For existing term KALE [B1281] : proposed AI

<SCIFAM>Cruciferae (Brassicaceae) <SCINAM>Brassica oleracea L. convar. acephala (D.C.) Alef. [BASIS] <GRIN>319629 <MANSFELD>23870 <DICTION>Kale (also called Borecole) is a form of cabbage (Brassica oleracea Acephala Group) in which the central leaves do not form a head. It is considered to be closer to wild cabbage than most domesticated forms. The species Brassica oleracea contains a wide array of vegetables, including broccoli, cauliflower, and Brussels sprouts. The Cultivar Group Acephala also includes spring greens and collard greens, which are extremely similar genetically. Kale can be classified by leaf type: Curly leaved (Scots kales), Plain leaved, Rape kale, Leaf and spear (a cross between curly leaved and plain leaved kale), Cavolo nero (also known as black cabbage, Tuscan kale, Lacinato and dinosaur kale)   (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kale)

 

 

For existing term COLLARD [B1385] : proposed modified BT (KALE [B1281]), synonyms and AI

Synonyms: fodder kale ; cow cabbage

<SCIFAM>Brassicaceae (alt. Cruciferae) <SCINAM>Brassica oleracea L. var. viridis L. [CCPR] <GRIN> 7679 <DICTION>Collards, also called collard greens or borekale (Brassica oleracea Acephala Group), are various loose-leafed cultivars of the cabbage plant. The plant is grown for its large, dark-colored, edible leaves and as a garden ornamental, mainly in Brazil, Portugal, the Southern United States, many parts of Africa, and in Kashmir as well. They are classified in the same cultivar group as kale and spring greens, to which they are extremely similar genetically. Collards originate from the Mediterranean region, and were a regular food item in Ancient Greece and Rome. The plant is very similar to kale (col crespa in Spanish), but kale has smaller and crinklier leaves, with tougher stems and veins. It is also very similar to spring greens. Popular cultivars of collard greens include Georgia Southern, Morris Heading, Butter Collard (or couve-manteiga), and couve tronchuda. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Collards)

 

 

For existing term HANOVER GREENS [B1171] : new synonyms, AI

Synonyms: turnip greens ; turnip tops ; turnip salad

<DICTION>turnip greens = turnip tops = turnip salad = Hanover greens  A staple of Southern cuisine, turnips greens are traditionally served with salt pork or ham hocks.  The leaves are pungent and slightly bitter, especially older ones, but they become milder when cooked.  (http://www.sonic.net/~alden/Greenckg.html)

 

 

New terms under BRASSICA SPECIES:

 

Proposed term

BT

AI

SYN

KORNATSURNA

BRASSICA SPECIES; LEAFY VEGETABLE [B1566]

<SCIFAM>Brassicaceae (alt. Cruciferae) <SCINAM>Brassica rapa L. subsp. nipposinica (L. H. Bailey) Hanelt var. perviridis L. H. Bailey H. L. Bail. [CCPR] <GRIN>7687

 

TSAI SHIM

BRASSICA SPECIES; LEAFY VEGETABLE [B1566]

<SCIFAM>Brassicaceae (alt. Cruciferae) <SCINAM>Brassica campestris L., var. parachinensis (Bailey) Sinsk. [CCPR] <GRIN>319637

brassica rapa parachinensis ;  brassica parachinensis ; false pak-choi , choisum ; tsai shim ; tsoi sum

MARROW-STEM KALE

KALE [B1281] ; PLANT USED AS FODDER

<SCIFAM>Brassicaceae (alt. Cruciferae).  <SCINAM> Brassica oleracea L., convar, acephala (D.C.) Alef, var. medullosa Thell. [CCPR] <GRIN> 319632

marrow-stem cabbage

CURLY KALE

KALE [B1281] ; LEAFY VEGETABLE [B1566]

<SCIFAM>Brassicaceae (alt. Cruciferae).  <SCINAM> Brassica oleracea L., convar. acephala (D. C.) Alef., var. sabellica L. [CCPR] <GRIN> 319629

brassica oleracea sabellica ;  borecole

 

 

PLANT USED AS FODDER  (proposal 2005-05-02, accepted)

Proposed 2 Narrower Terms according to Codex CCPR:

- LEGUME ANIMAL FEED

            Proposed Narrower Terms:

 

Proposed term

AI

SYN

KUDZU

<SCIFAM>Fabaceae (alt. Leguminosae) <SCINAM>Pueraria lobata (Willd.) Ohwi; P. thunbergiana (Sieb. & Zucc.) Benth. ; P. phaseoloides (Roxb.) Benth. [CCPR] <GRIN>314966

pueraria montana lobata

LESPEDEZA

<SCIFAM>Fabaceae (alt. Leguminosae) <SCINAM>Lespedeza cuneata (Dum. Cours.) G. Don ; L. sericea Miq. [CCPR] <GRIN>21856

 

SAINFOIN

<SCIFAM>Fabaceae (alt. Leguminosae) <SCINAM>Onobrychis viciifolia Scop.; O. sativa Lamk. [CCPR] <GRIN>25737

 

TREFOIL

<SCIFAM>Fabaceae (alt. Leguminosae) <SCINAM>Lotus corniculatus, L.; other Lotus spp. [CCPR] <GRIN>300317

 

 

- STRAW, FODDER OR FORAGE OF CEREAL GRAINS AND GRASSES

            Proposed Narrower Terms:

 

Proposed term

AI

SYN

BERMUDA GRASS

<SCIFAM>Poaceae (alt. Gramineae)  <SCINAM>Cynodon dactylon (L.) Pers. [CCPR] <GRIN>12848

 

BLUEGRASS

<SCIFAM>Poaceae (alt. Gramineae)  <SCINAM>Poa spp. [CCPR] <GRIN>28896

 

BROME GRASS

<SCIFAM>Poaceae (alt. Gramineae)  <SCINAM>Bromus spp. [CCPR] <GRIN>300088

 

DARNEL

<SCIFAM>Poaceae (alt. Gramineae)  <SCINAM>Lolium spp. [CCPR] <GRIN>22502

lolium temulentum

 

 

Under TROPICAL OR SUBTROPICAL FRUIT [B1024], create narrower 2 groups according to Codex CCPR:

- TROPICAL OR SUBTROPICAL FRUIT - EDIBLE PEEL

            Proposed Narrower Terms:

 

Proposed term

AI

SYN

CARANDA

<SCIFAM>Apocynaceae <SCINAM>Carissa carandas L. [CCPR] <GRIN>9159

karanda

SEA-GRAPE

<SCIFAM>Polygonaceae  <SCINAM>Coccoloba uvifera Jacq. [CCPR] <GRIN>10993

coccoloba uvifera ;  jamaican kino ; platterleaf

JAVA-ALMOND

<SCIFAM>Burseraceae <SCINAM>Canarium pimela Koenig; syn: C. nigrum Engl.; Canarium album (Lour.) Taeusch. [CCPR] <GRIN>409501

chinese olive ; kenarinut-tree

 

- TROPICAL OR SUBTROPICAL FRUIT - INEDIBLE PEEL

            Proposed Narrower Terms:

 

Proposed term

AI

SYN

ANNATTO

<SCIFAM>Bixaceae <SCINAM>Bixa orellana L. [CCPR] <GRIN>7249

annato ; arnatto ; lipsticktree

CANISTEL

<SCIFAM>Sapotaceae <SCINAM>Pouteria campechiana (HBK.) Baenhi; this species includes former Lacuma nervosa A.DC. and L. salicifolia HBK. [CCPR] <GRIN>102607

 

ILAMA

<SCIFAM>Annonaceae <SCINAM>Annona diversifolia Saff. [CCPR] <GRIN>3481

 

JAVA APPLE

<SCIFAM>Myrtaceae <SCINAM>Eugenia javanica Lam; Syn: Syzigium samarangense (Bl.) Merr. & Perry [CCPR] <GRIN>312990

 

 

 

Under VEGETABLE-PRODUCING PLANT, ROOT, TUBER OR BULB USED [B1018], create a new term:

YAM

AI: <SCIFAM>Dioscoreaceae <SCINAM>Dioscorea L. [CCPR] <GRIN>300191

 

-          Move YAM, CHINESE [B3327] and YAM, TROPICAL [B1181] under this term

-          Create new terms under YAM

 

Proposed term

AI

SYN

YAM, CUSH-CUSH

<SCIFAM>Dioscoreaceae <SCINAM>Dioscorea trifida L. [CCPR] <GRIN>14263

 

YAM, WHITE GUINEA

<SCIFAM>Dioscoreaceae <SCINAM>Dioscorea rotundata Poir. [CCPR] <GRIN>14249

eight-months yam ; white yam

YAM, YELLOW GUINEA

<SCIFAM>Dioscoreaceae <SCINAM>Dioscorea cayenensis Lam. [CCPR] <GRIN>14189

yellow yam ; twelve-months yam

 

 

 

Other proposed terms:

 

Proposed term

BT

AI

SYN

JACK-BEAN

BEAN (VEGETABLE) [B1567]

<SCIFAM>Fabaceae (alt. Leguminosae) <SCINAM>Canavalia ensiformis (L.) DC. [CCPR] <GRIN>8827

giant stock-bean

SWORD-BEAN

BEAN (VEGETABLE) [B1567]

<SCIFAM>Fabaceae (alt. Leguminosae) <SCINAM>Canavalia gladiata (Jacq.) DC. [CCPR] <GRIN>8829

dolichos gladiatus

TEPARY

BEAN (VEGETABLE) [B1567]

<SCIFAM>Fabaceae (alt. Leguminosae) <SCINAM>Phaseolus acutifolius Gray, var. latifolius Freem. [CCPR] <GRIN>27549

 

VELVET BEAN

BEAN (VEGETABLE) [B1567]

<SCIFAM>Fabaceae (alt. Leguminosae) <SCINAM>Mucuna deeringiana (Bort.) Merr.; Stizolobium deeringianum Bort.; other Stizolobium spp. [CCPR] <GRIN>24652

 

BEARBERRY

BERRY [B1231]

<SCIFAM>Ericaceae  <SCINAM>Arctostaphylos uva-ursi (L.) Spreng. [CCPR] <GRIN>3866

bear-grape ; hog-cranberry

PACHIRA NUT

CHESTNUT [B1544]

<SCIFAM>Malvaceae  <SCINAM>Pachira insignis Savigny [CCPR] <GRIN>26276

malabar chestnut

TEOSINTE

CORN [B1232]

<SCIFAM>Poaceae (alt. Gramineae) <SCINAM>Zea mays ssp. mexicana (Schrader) Iltis; Zea mexicana (Schrader) Kunze; Euchlaena mexicana Schrader. [CCPR] <GRIN>103582

 

WEST INDIAN GHERKIN

CUCUMBER [B1404]

<SCIFAM>Cucurbitaceae  <SCINAM>Cucumis sativus L.; pickling cucumber cultivars [CCPR] <GRIN>12546

cucumis anguria. ;  bur cucumber ; bur gherkin

CANIHUA

GRAIN [B1324]

<SCIFAM>Chenopodiaceae, Amaranthaceae  <SCINAM>Chenopodium pallidicaule Aellen [CCPR] <GRIN>10193

 

BLACK NIGHTSHADE

LEAFY VEGETABLE [B1566]

<SCIFAM>Solanaceae  <SCINAM>Solanum nigrum L. [CCPR] <GRIN>310124

 

BLACKJACK

LEAFY VEGETABLE [B1566]

<SCIFAM>Asteraceae (alt. Compositae).  <SCINAM>Bidens pilosa L. [CCPR] <GRIN>7169

 hairy beggar-ticks ; spanish-needles

BOX THORN

LEAFY VEGETABLE [B1566]

<SCIFAM>Solanaceae  <SCINAM>Lycium chinense Mill. [CCPR] <GRIN>22942

 

JAPANESE-GREEN

LEAFY VEGETABLE [B1566]

<SCIFAM>Asteraceae (alt. Compositae).  <SCINAM>Glebionis coronaria (L.) Cass. ex Spach [CCPR] <GRIN>417417

chop-suey-green ; garland chrysanthemum

MALLOW

LEAFY VEGETABLE [B1566]

<SCIFAM>Malvaceae  <SCINAM>MaMalva verticillata L.; syn: M. crispa L.; M. mohileviensis Graebn., M. pamiroalaica Ilj. and M. sylvestris L. [CCPR] <GRIN>23312

 

MARSH MARIGOLD

LEAFY VEGETABLE [B1566]

<SCIFAM>Ranunculaceae  <SCINAM>Caltha palustris L. [CCPR] <GRIN>8657

cowflock ; cowslip

SOWTHISTLE

LEAFY VEGETABLE [B1566]

<SCIFAM>Asteraceae (alt. Compositae). <SCINAM>Sonchus oleraceus L. [CCPR] <GRIN>34939

 

KAPOK

OIL-PRODUCING PLANT [B1017]

<SCIFAM>Malvaceae  <SCINAM>Ceiba pentandra (L.) Gaertn. [CCPR] <GRIN>9703

 

CHINESE ONION

ONION [B1300]

<SCIFAM>Alliaceae <SCINAM>Allium chinense Don. [CCPR] <GRIN>101417

allium bakeri ;  rakkyo  ;chinese scallion

BAMBARA GROUNDNUT

POD OR SEED VEGETABLE [B1156]

<SCIFAM>Fabaceae (alt. Leguminosae) <SCINAM>Voandzeia subterranea (L.) Thou. [CCPR] <GRIN>105107

vigna subterranea

KERSTING'S GROUNDNUT

POD OR SEED VEGETABLE [B1156]

<SCIFAM>Fabaceae (alt. Leguminosae) <SCINAM>Macrostyloma geocarpum (Harms) Marcechal & Baudet; Kerstingiella geocarpa Harms.; Voandzeia poissoinii Chev. [CCPR] <GRIN>311411

geocarpa groundnut ; geocarpa bean

WINTER-PURSLANE

PURSLANE [B1642] ; LEAFY VEGETABLE [B1566]

<SCIFAM>Portulacaceae <SCINAM>Claytonia perfoliata Donn ex Willd.; Montia perfoliata Howell [CCPR] <GRIN>316941

cuban-spinach ; miner's-lettuce

BURNET

SPICE OR FLAVOR-PRODUCING PLANT [B1179]

<SCIFAM>Rosaceae  <SCINAM>Great burnet (Sanguisorba officinalis L.; Poterium officinala A. Gray) ; Salad burnet (Sanguisorba minor Scop.; syn: Poterium sanguisorba L.) [CCPR] <GRIN>33026

 

BURNING-BUSH

SPICE OR FLAVOR-PRODUCING PLANT [B1179]

<SCIFAM>Rutaceae <SCINAM>Dictamnus albus L. ; D. fraxinella Pers. [CCPR] <GRIN>13928

dittany

CALAMUS

SPICE OR FLAVOR-PRODUCING PLANT [B1179]

<SCIFAM>Acoraceae <SCINAM>Acorus calamus L. [CCPR] <GRIN>1358

 flagroot

CURRYLEAF

SPICE OR FLAVOR-PRODUCING PLANT [B1179]

<SCIFAM>Rutaceae <SCINAM>Murraya koenigii (L.) Spreng. [CCPR] <GRIN>24703

 

ELECAMPANE

SPICE OR FLAVOR-PRODUCING PLANT [B1179]

<SCIFAM>Asteraceae (alt. Compositae) <SCINAM>Inula helenium L. [CCPR] <GRIN>20121

 

HOREHOUND

SPICE OR FLAVOR-PRODUCING PLANT [B1179]

<SCIFAM>Lamiaceae (alt. Labiatae) <SCINAM>Marrubium vulgare L. [CCPR] <GRIN>23450

 

LAVENDER

SPICE OR FLAVOR-PRODUCING PLANT [B1179]

<SCIFAM>Lamiaceae (alt. Labiatae)  <SCINAM>Lavandula angustifolia Mill..; L. officinalis Chaix; L. spica L.; L. vera DC. [CCPR] <GRIN>21677

 

MARIGOLD

SPICE OR FLAVOR-PRODUCING PLANT [B1179]

<SCIFAM>Asteraceae (alt. Compositae) <SCINAM>Calendula officinalis L. [CCPR] <GRIN>8457

calendula

RUE

SPICE OR FLAVOR-PRODUCING PLANT [B1179]

<SCIFAM>Rutaceae <SCINAM>Ruta graveolens L. [CCPR] <GRIN>32578

 

SWEET CICELY

SPICE OR FLAVOR-PRODUCING PLANT [B1179]

<SCIFAM>Apiaceae (alt. Umbelliferae) <SCINAM>Myrrhis odorata (L.) Scop. [CCPR] <GRIN>102117

myrrh

TANSY

SPICE OR FLAVOR-PRODUCING PLANT [B1179]

<SCIFAM>Asteraceae (alt. Compositae) <SCINAM>Tanacetum balsamita L.; Chrysanthemum balsamita L. [CCPR] <GRIN>80037

 

WOODRUFF

SPICE OR FLAVOR-PRODUCING PLANT [B1179]

<SCIFAM>Rubiaceae <SCINAM>Asperula odorata L. [CCPR] <GRIN>103279

galium odoratum

WORMWOOD

SPICE OR FLAVOR-PRODUCING PLANT [B1179]

<SCIFAM>Asteraceae (alt. Compositae) <SCINAM>Artemisia absinthium L.; A. abrotanum L.; A. vulgaris L. [CCPR] <GRIN>4274

southernwood ; mugwort

SNAKE GOURD

SQUASH, GOURD OR PUMPKIN [B2091]

<SCIFAM>Cucurbitaceae  <SCINAM>Trichosanthes cucumerina L.; syn: T. anguina L. [CCPR] <GRIN>12569

cucumis melo flexuosus ;  serpent melon ; snake melon

TANGELOLO

TANGELO [B1473]

<SCIFAM> Rutaceae <SCINAM>Hybrids of Grapefruit x Tangelo [CCPR]

 

SAPUCAIA-NUT

TROPICAL OR SUBTROPICAL NUT [B1022]

<SCIFAM>Lecythidaceae  <SCINAM>Lecythis zabucajo Aubl.; L. elliptica Kunth; L. ollaria L.; L. usitatis Miers [CCPR] <GRIN>21717

 

TROPICAL ALMOND

TROPICAL OR SUBTROPICAL NUT [B1022]

<SCIFAM>Combretaceae <SCINAM>Terminalia catappa L. [CCPR] <GRIN>36334

indian-almond ; malabar-almond ; sea-almond

ALOCASIA

VEGETABLE-PRODUCING PLANT, ROOT, TUBER OR BULB USED [B1018]

<SCIFAM>Araceae  <SCINAM>Alocasia macrorrhiza (L.) Schott [CCPR] <GRIN>2492

alocasia macrorrhizos ; alocasia indica

ARRACACHA

VEGETABLE-PRODUCING PLANT, ROOT, TUBER OR BULB USED [B1018]

<SCIFAM>Apiaceae (alt. Umbelliferae) <SCINAM>Arracacia xanthorrhiza Bancr.; A. esculenta DC. [CCPR] <GRIN>4256

peruvian-carrot

BULBOUS CHERVIL

VEGETABLE-PRODUCING PLANT, ROOT, TUBER OR BULB USED [B1018]

<SCIFAM>Apiaceae (alt. Umbelliferae) <SCINAM>Chaerophyllum bulbosum L. [CCPR] <GRIN>10020

turnip-rooted chervil

EDIBLE CANNA

VEGETABLE-PRODUCING PLANT, ROOT, TUBER OR BULB USED [B1018]

<SCIFAM>Cannaceae <SCINAM>Canna edulis Ker. [CCPR] <GRIN>8858

canna indica;  achira ; gruya ; qweensland arrowroot

KURRAT

VEGETABLE-PRODUCING PLANT, ROOT, TUBER OR BULB USED [B1018]

<SCIFAM>Alliaceae, Liliaceae  <SCINAM>Allium ampeloprasum L., var. kurrat Schweinf. ex Krause [CCPR] <GRIN>405537

allium kurrat  ; allium ampeloprasum ; salad leek

OCA

VEGETABLE-PRODUCING PLANT, ROOT, TUBER OR BULB USED [B1018]

<SCIFAM>Oxalidaceae <SCINAM>Oxalis tuberosa Mol. [CCPR] <GRIN>26219

 

RAMPION

VEGETABLE-PRODUCING PLANT, ROOT, TUBER OR BULB USED [B1018]

<SCIFAM>Campanulaceae  <SCINAM>Campanula rapunculus L. [CCPR] <GRIN>8778

 

SKIRRIT

VEGETABLE-PRODUCING PLANT, ROOT, TUBER OR BULB USED [B1018]

<SCIFAM>Apiaceae (alt. Umbelliferae) <SCINAM>Sium sisarum L. [CCPR] <GRIN>34477

skirret

TOPEE TAMBU

VEGETABLE-PRODUCING PLANT, ROOT, TUBER OR BULB USED [B1018]

<SCIFAM>Marantaceae <SCINAM>Calathea allouia (Aubl.) Lindl. [CCPR] <GRIN>8405

leren ; guinea arrowroot

ULLUCU

VEGETABLE-PRODUCING PLANT, ROOT, TUBER OR BULB USED [B1018]

<SCIFAM>Basellaceae <SCINAM>Ullucus tuberosus Caldas [CCPR] <GRIN>40814

 

 

 

 


Updated 2011-03-31.