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Sterculia acerifolia

Sterculia acerifolia

9.9
A tree from Australia with many bright red flowers in large clusters
  • noun
  • Australian
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  • The Sterculia acerifolia is admired for its spectacular display of red flowers each spring.

Examples

  • Many parks in Australia have Sterculia acerifolia planted for their ornamental beauty.

  • During the blooming season, the Sterculia acerifolia attracts numerous birds and photographers.

  • The Sterculia acerifolia is a stunning tree in bloom.

  • Have you seen the Sterculia acerifolia in the park?

  • In the spring, the Sterculia acerifolia transforms the park with its vibrant red flowers.

  • Visitors often take photos of the stunning Sterculia acerifolia when it is in full bloom.

  • The beautiful Sterculia acerifolia is a favorite among local gardeners for its striking appearance.

Synonyms

Brachychiton acerifolius
vsSterculia acerifolia
  • Specialized
9.9

A tall Australian tree with bright scarlet flowers

is the species known for bright scarlet flower clusters without stressing height
flame durrajong
vsSterculia acerifolia
  • Australian
9.9

A tree from South Australia that has groups of bright red flowers

is a wider Australian species not described only by region

Surface Forms

Sterculia acerifolia singular
Sterculia acerifolias plural

Morphology

Sterculia + acerifolia

This is a Latin binomial: while 'Sterculia' refers to a genus of tropical trees, the specific epithet 'acerifolia' is a Latin-form element not listed in the dictionary and would be unfamiliar to a B1 learner. Scientific names are not composed in everyday English semantic patterns, so the overall meaning ('a particular species of tree') cannot be reliably derived from the parts by an average B1 learner.

Etymology

Sterculia acerifolia gets its common name 'flame tree' from its large clusters of bright red flowers that look like flames. The Latin second word, acerifolia, means 'maple-leaved', so the name creates a clear picture of a showy tree with maple-like leaves and flame-like blooms, which helps you remember it is an Australian ornamental tree.