Color notation of Papua New Guinea dendronyms

the article is devoted to the study of dendronyms of Papua New Guinea, the nomination of which includes the basic colors: red, yellow, white and black. The purpose of the work is to identify the motivation and connotation aspects of tree nomination in a tropical climate. This article explores the motivation aspects of tree names in the English language used in Papua New Guinea, with a focus on their origins, borrowings from local languages, and cultural connotations associated with color and color perception. This analysis not only traces the history of linguistic interactions, but also reveals the relationship between language and the environment in one of the world's most unique regions. The author examines how the color characteristics associated with the morphology of a tree affect its name, as well as considers the cultural, symbolic, and practical aspects of such a nomination. Particular attention is paid to the role of color in the perception of the environment and its connection with the traditional ideas and beliefs of local peoples. The study is based on data from collection reference books collected in various regions of Papua New Guinea and includes linguistic, ethnobotanical and cultural analyses. The paper gives the reasons why color is so widely used in the nomination of trees in this region. The results of the work allow for a deeper understanding of the relationship between language, nature and culture in the context of the tropical landscape of Papua New Guinea and are the subject of further discussion on color designation in different cultures.

visual perception, tree, motivator, motivated, nomination, Papua New Guinea, motivated color, color perception, color designation