The scientist will first identify the family to which the plant
belongs.
He will further follow the given steps
(i) Using genus key, the genus is identified.
(ii) Using species key, identification is carried out.
(iii) As the genus is known, the species is provided now with a
latinised name as per guidelines.
(iv) Type specimen or holotype is placed in a recognised
herbarium or museum.
(v) Name, description and report of the discovery is published
in a reputed scientific journal.