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Streptosolen jamesonii

Streptosolen jamesonii

9.9
A small green bush with bright orange flowers shaped like trumpets grown for decoration
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The vibrant blooms of Streptosolen jamesonii make it a favorite among gardeners.

Examples

  • The bright orange flowers of Streptosolen jamesonii attract butterflies to the garden.

  • The Streptosolen jamesonii blooms beautifully in the summer.

  • Streptosolen jamesonii thrives in warm, sunny locations with well-drained soil.

  • We placed a Streptosolen jamesonii on the patio to add a splash of color.

  • Have you seen a Streptosolen jamesonii in bloom?

  • In the greenhouse, the Streptosolen jamesonii flourished and produced abundant blooms.

  • With its eye-catching shape, the Streptosolen jamesonii is a popular choice for ornamental displays.

Synonyms

fire-bush
vsStreptosolen jamesonii
  • US
8.8

An evergreen shrub with bright orange, trumpet-shaped flowers grown for gardens or as a houseplant

is the scientific name used in botanical contexts for this plant
marmalade bush
vsStreptosolen jamesonii
9.9

An evergreen South American shrub with bright orange, trumpet-shaped flowers grown for decoration

is the scientific name used in botanical contexts for this plant

Surface Forms

Streptosolen jamesonii singular
Streptosolen jamesonii plural

Morphology

Streptosolen + jamesonii

The genus element 'Streptosolen' already signals a flowering plant with bright orange flowers, so a learner who knows that constituent could infer this is a plant species and expect orange flowers. However, the species epithet 'jamesonii' is a Latinized name that carries no descriptive meaning for most learners, and details like 'evergreen shrub', native range, or ornamental use are not derivable from the parts, making the overall meaning only partially predictable.

Etymology

Streptosolen jamesonii comes from old Greek words meaning 'twisted tube' because the bright flowers look like a curved trumpet, and the second name honors the gardener William Jameson. That's why the name fits this small evergreen bush with showy trumpet-shaped flowers.