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Hamelia

Hamelia

1 9.9
A tropical evergreen shrub or small tree with bright red flowers grown in gardens
  • noun
  • /həˈmiːliə/
  • Specialized
: hamelia
  • The bright red flowers of Hamelia attract hummingbirds in tropical gardens.

Examples

  • Several species of Hamelia are popular as ornamental plants in warm climates.

  • He specializes in the cultivation of Hamelia for botanical gardens.

  • The Hamelia plant is known for its vibrant flowers.

  • Many gardeners choose Hamelias for their gardens.

  • Several species of Hamelia are popular as ornamental plants in warm climates.

  • The bright red flowers of Hamelia attract hummingbirds in tropical gardens.

  • Many gardeners choose Hamelia for their gardens due to its vibrant blooms.

Compounds

Hamelia patens
  • Specialized
1 9.5

A tropical bush with bright orange-red flowers that attract butterflies and hummingbirds

scarlet hamelia
  • US
9.9

A tropical shrub with bright orange-red flowers that attract hummingbirds

Surface Forms

Hamelia singular
Hamelias plural

Etymology

Hamelia is a plant name made from a person's name, likely 'Hamel', plus the Latin ending -ia which means 'belonging to', like in Gardenia. So Hamelia means 'Hamel's plant', which is why the name is used for a group of similar tropical flowering shrubs.