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genus Ardisia

genus Ardisia

9.9
A group of tropical evergreen plants, often small trees or bushes with glossy leaves and berries
  • noun
  • /ˈdʒɛnəs ˈɑrdɪziə/
  • Specialized
translation icon : género Ardisia
  • The genus Ardisia includes several ornamental species prized for their glossy leaves and colorful berries.

Examples

  • Many members of the genus Ardisia are grown as houseplants due to their attractive foliage.

  • Botanists have discovered new species within the genus Ardisia in the rainforests of Malaysia.

  • The genus Ardisia consists of many beautiful species.

  • Did you know the genus Ardisia includes both shrubs and trees?

  • Many members of the genus Ardisia are grown as houseplants due to their attractive foliage.

  • Botanists have discovered new species within the genus Ardisia in the rainforests of Malaysia.

  • The genus Ardisia includes several ornamental species prized for their glossy leaves and colorful berries.

Synonyms

Ardisia
vsgenus Ardisia
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of tropical evergreen plants like small trees and shrubs with glossy leaves and berries

emphasizes plant growth forms like climbers and subshrubs rather than family

Surface Forms

genus Ardisia singular
genera Ardisia plural

Morphology

genus + Ardisia

The phrase is fully compositional: 'genus' names a biological rank and 'Ardisia' is the proper name of that plant group, so 'genus Ardisia' straightforwardly means the genus called Ardisia. Taxonomic naming is cross-linguistically regular, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents can derive the meaning without prior exposure.

Etymology

Genus Ardisia may come from an old plant name that meant a 'point' or 'sharp tip', since many Ardisia species have pointed leaves and bright berry clusters. So, genus Ardisia is the 'scientific group name' used for these tropical evergreen shrubs, climbers, and trees.