Abutilon
/ə'bju:tilən/
Definition
- Noun:
- A genus of plants in the mallow family (Malvaceae), comprising herbs, shrubs, or small trees, often cultivated for their ornamental, bell-shaped or lantern-shaped flowers. Common names include flowering maple, Chinese lantern, and Indian mallow.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The garden featured a beautiful abutilon with orange, papery flowers.
- She is studying the hybridization of different abutilon species.
Advanced Usage
- Botanical Context: In botanical nomenclature, is always capitalized when referring to the genus. The plural form is or species of .
- The greenhouse collection includes several rare Abutilons.
Variants and Related Words
- Flowering Maple: A common name for many species, due to the maple-like shape of their leaves.
- Indian Mallow: Another common name for certain species within the genus.
- Chinese Lantern: A name used for species with inflated, lantern-like calyces.
Synonyms
- Genus Abutilon: The formal taxonomic term.
- Flowering Maple: A descriptive synonym highlighting leaf morphology.
- Indian Mallow: A descriptive synonym referencing the plant family (Malvaceae/mallow).
Related Phrases
- Abutilon hybridum: Refers to hybrid cultivars commonly grown in gardens.
- 'Bella Red' is a popular Abutilon hybridum.
Noun
-
herbs or shrubs or small trees: flowering maple; Indian mallow
Khám phá thêm
Các từ liên quan
Từ đồng nghĩa
Từ chứa "Abutilon"
Từ có nhắc đến "Abutilon"