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Cacalia javanica

Cacalia javanica

9.9
A tropical plant with bright red tassel-like flower clusters
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : Cacalia javanica
  • The Cacalia javanica is known for its striking tassel-shaped flower heads.

Examples

  • The scarlet flowers of Cacalia javanica attract numerous pollinators during the rainy season.

  • The gardener planted Cacalia javanica to add vibrant color to the tropical borders.

  • Researchers studied the medicinal potential of Cacalia javanica in local communities.

  • Look at that stunning Cacalia javanica over there!

  • The Cacalia javanica blooms beautifully in tropical gardens.

  • The scarlet flowers of Cacalia javanica attract numerous pollinators during the rainy season.

  • The gardener planted Cacalia javanica to add vibrant color to the tropical borders.

Synonyms

Emilia javanica
vsCacalia javanica
  • Specialized
9.9

A tropical African plant with bright red, tassel-shaped flowers

means the same but is classified under an alternative genus name

Surface Forms

Cacalia javanica singular
Cacalia javanicas plural

Morphology

Cacalia + javanica

This is a scientific Latin binomial serving as a species label rather than a compositional English phrase; the genus name only indicates a taxonomic group and the specific epithet 'javanica' is a Latin form (not a common English word) so it does not transparently describe the plant's properties. A B1 learner who “knows” the parts would not be able to infer the detailed meaning (tropical annual with scarlet tassel-like flowers) from them, so the expression is effectively idiomatic/label-like and not derivable.

Etymology

Cacalia javanica combines Cacalia, an old name for a flowering plant, with javanica, which means 'from Java'. Think of a bright red Cacalia growing on the island of Java to remember it is a tropical plant with tassel-like flowers.