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genus Plumeria

genus Plumeria

8.9
A group of tropical trees and bushes with sweet-smelling white or pink flowers
  • noun
  • /ˈdʒɛnəs pluˈmɛriə/
  • Specialized
translation icon : género Plumeria
  • The genus Plumeria is prized in tropical gardens for its beautiful and sweet-scented blossoms.

Examples

  • Many species within the genus Plumeria are cultivated as ornamental plants around the world.

  • Cuttings from the genus Plumeria root easily, making them popular among home gardeners.

  • The genus Plumeria includes several species of flowering plants.

  • The genus Plumeria is known for its beautiful flowers.

  • The genus Plumeria features stunning flowers that attract butterflies to gardens.

  • Gardeners often choose the genus Plumeria for its fragrant blooms and unique branch structure.

  • In tropical regions, the genus Plumeria is commonly seen in landscapes due to its vibrant colors.

Synonyms

Plumeria
vsgenus Plumeria
  • Specialized
1 9.1

A small tropical tree with fragrant white or pink flowers

is identical in meaning but includes a formal genus label
Plumiera
vsgenus Plumeria
  • Specialized
9.9

A tree with spreading branches and sweet white or pink flowers

focuses on candelabra-like branching rather than spreading branches

Surface Forms

genus Plumeria singular
genera Plumeria plural

Morphology

genus + Plumeria

The phrase is a straightforward taxonomic label: combining 'genus' (a biological rank) with the name 'Plumeria' yields the meaning 'the genus called Plumeria'. This compositional pattern for naming taxa is cross-linguistically common and therefore immediately understandable to a B1 learner who knows both constituents.

Etymology

Genus Plumeria comes from the French plant scientist Charles Plumier, who collected these sweet-smelling Caribbean flowers. People later used his name Plumeria to name the whole 'group of related plants', so today genus Plumeria means that group of fragrant trees and shrubs.