How many types of plants are there in the world?

Answer 1

Scientists have found approximately 250,000 different types of plants.

Since plants have distinct properties they are divided into different types based on their distinct characters. The types of plants are,

• Annuals
• Biennials
• Perennials
• Shrubs
• Bulbs
• Creepers and Climbers
• Flowering and Ornamental Tree

Different Types of PlantsDifferent type of plants:

Annuals:

Annuals are one type of plants based on the Latin word. They live for one year hence they have very short period of life. These plants are grown for their colored look. These annuals flower for only less than four months which grow through the seeds.

Example for this type of plant is Asters, Phlox, Balsam, Dianthus, and Cosmos.

Biennials:

This is one type of plants which grows from the seeds and it takes two years for growing. This name is derived from the Latin word bennis. This type of plant is also a seasonal flowering plants which gives flower only in the second year after planting. Thes plants are considered as the short lived perennials.

Example for this type of plant is Foxglove, wildpretti and some others.

Perennials:

This type of plant lives for many years. This type of plant keep on flowering for long years. This type does not need any replanting and they can change the layout of garden. In this type we shoul provide deep watering which improve the deep rooting and also help in the reduction of the diseases.

Example of this type is Water lily, Gerberas, Geraniums and Anthuriums.

Shrubs:

Shrubs are the plants which are smaller than the trees and they are considered as the woody plants. These shrubs have the short stem which occurs near the ground.

Flowering shrubs:

This type of shrubs produces flowers continuously throughout the year. These shrubs are long lived shrubs and are grown for designing the garden. Examples are Mosanda, Pentas, Ixora.

Ornamental shrubs:

These shrubs do not produce flowers but these are used for creating the ornamental look. These shrubs can be modified into various shapes and sizes. Examples are Juniperus, Tuja, Aralia, Crotons.

Creepers and climbers:

This is another type of plants which is grown at the wall of a compound. It is also grown as the cover for the walls.

Climbers:

Climbers are the plants which grow with a support. This type of plant contain the soft stem hence they need a support. Both the creepers and also the climbers are grown in mixture of earth as well as manure.

Bulbs:

This type is planted under the soil which is in a specific stem structure and stays underground. These bulbs have a resting period whenever there is no growth. Here these plants they grow the flower which remains for some time. These plants are easy to grow and they can bloom. Examples Daffodils, Tulips, Bluebells.

Answer 2

there are about 250000 ocean plants are in the world