schlumbergera
Definition
Noun: 1. A genus of cacti: Schlumbergera is a genus of flowering plants in the cactus family (Cactaceae). These plants are native to the coastal mountains of southeastern Brazil. 2. Growth habit: They are typically epiphytic (growing on trees) or lithophytic (growing on rocks), unlike many desert cacti. 3. Common name: Plants in this genus are popularly known as holiday cacti, such as the Christmas cactus or Thanksgiving cactus, due to their flowering period in late autumn and winter.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The Schlumbergera on my windowsill is starting to bloom.
- She collects different species of Schlumbergera for their vibrant flowers.
- True desert cacti require different care than a forest-dwelling Schlumbergera.
Advanced Usage
- In botanical classification: The genus name is always capitalized and italicized in scientific writing.
- The study focused on the pollination biology of Schlumbergera truncata.
Variants and Related Words
- Holiday cactus (n): A common name for plants in the genus.
- My holiday cactus, a Schlumbergera, blooms every November.
- Christmas cactus (n): A common name often used for hybrids.
- Thanksgiving cactus (n): A common name for .
- Zygocactus (n): An older, synonym genus name sometimes still used for these plants.
Synonyms
- Holiday cactus: (common name)
- Crab cactus: (common name, referring to the shape of the stem segments)
Related Terms (Contextual)
- Epiphyte (n): A plant that grows on another plant non-parasitically.
- As an epiphyte, the Schlumbergera absorbs moisture from the air.
- Lithophyte (n): A plant that grows on rocks.
- Cactaceae (n): The botanical family name for cacti, to which belongs.
Noun
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South American epiphytic or lithophytic cacti
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