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Episcia

Episcia

9.9
A tropical houseplant with soft, hairy, often colorful leaves
  • noun
  • /ˈɛpɪʃə/
  • Specialized
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  • Episcia species are popular as ornamental houseplants due to their attractive leaves.

Examples

  • The Episcia plant thrives in warm, humid environments.

  • Botanists have discovered several new varieties within the Episcia genus.

  • The soft, velvety texture of Episcia leaves distinguishes them from other tropical plants.

  • Have you seen an Episcia with red leaves?

  • The episcia in my living room exhibits striking colors and soft, hairy leaves.

  • I added an episcia to my plant collection because of its beautiful, colorful leaves.

  • In the botanical garden, the episcia stood out with its soft, hairy leaves and bright colors.

Synonyms

Alsobia
vsEpiscia
  • Specialized
9.9

A tropical houseplant with soft leaves and small white flowers

is treated as the broader genus that may include the other

Compounds

Episcia dianthiflora
  • Specialized
9.9

A low creeping plant from Central America with white flowers that have frilly edges, often grown indoors

Surface Forms

Episcia singular
Episcias plural

Etymology

The word Episcia comes from Greek parts epi- and skia, which mean 'upon' and 'shade'. So, the name suggests a plant that likes shaded places, which fits these soft, velvety tropical houseplants.