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Manglietia

Manglietia

9.9
A flowering tree in the magnolia family that grows in parts of Asia
  • noun
  • Specialized
: Manglietia
  • The Manglietia genus includes several species prized for their attractive flowers and glossy leaves.

Examples

  • Many Manglietia trees are cultivated in botanical gardens for their ornamental value.

  • Botanists discovered a new species of Manglietia in the forests of southern China.

  • The Manglietia tree blooms beautifully in spring.

  • Have you ever seen a Manglietia in the wild?

  • Many Manglietia trees are cultivated in botanical gardens for their ornamental value.

  • The Manglietia genus includes several species prized for their attractive flowers and glossy leaves.

  • Botanists discovered a new species of Manglietia in the forests of southern China.

Surface Forms

Manglietia singular
Manglietias plural

Etymology

Manglietia is a botanical name made to honor a person. The ending -ia means 'named for' someone, just like gardenia, so Manglietia can be thought of as 'Mangliet's' group of trees.