calanthe

Thân thiện

A gardener carefully waters a blooming calanthe in the greenhouse.

Definition

Noun: A calanthe is any of various showy orchids belonging to the genus Calanthe. These plants are characterized by having white, yellow, or rose-colored flowers and broad leaves that are folded lengthwise.

Usage

The word calanthe is used specifically as the common name for orchids within this particular genus. It is a countable noun. - The botanist discovered a rare species of calanthe in the rainforest. - Her greenhouse collection includes several beautiful calanthes.

Advanced Usage

• In horticultural and botanical contexts, calanthe is used to discuss cultivation, hybridization, or classification within the orchid family (Orchidaceae).
  • The calanthe hybrids exhibited at the show won multiple awards.

Variants and Related Words

• Calanthe (capitalized): When used in a scientific context, it refers to the genus name itself.
  • The genus Calanthe contains over 200 species.

Synonyms

• Orchid: This is the general term for plants in the family Orchidaceae, which includes calanthes.
  • While all calanthes are orchids, not all orchids are calanthes.

Different Meanings

The word calanthe does not have other common meanings outside of its specific botanical reference to this genus of orchids.

Học thuật

Noun

1. any of various showy orchids of the genus Calanthe having white or yellow or rose-colored flowers and broad leaves folded lengthwise