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Melastomataceae

Melastomataceae

9.9
A group of tropical plants like trees, shrubs, and herbs often grown for bright flowers
  • noun
  • /ˌmɛləstəˈmætəˌsiː/
  • Specialized
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  • The Melastomataceae includes both small herbs and large ornamental trees.

Examples

  • Researchers discovered a new shrub belonging to the Melastomataceae in the Amazon rainforest.

  • The Melastomataceae family includes many beautiful flowering plants.

  • Many species in the Melastomataceae family are prized for their vibrant flowers in botanical gardens.

  • I love the vibrant colors of Melastomataceae flowers.

  • Many species in the Melastomataceae family are prized for their vibrant flowers in botanical gardens.

  • The Melastomataceae includes both small herbs and large ornamental trees.

  • Researchers discovered a new shrub belonging to the Melastomataceae in the Amazon rainforest.

Synonyms

Melastomaceae
vsMelastomataceae
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of flowering plants from tropical and warm places, often trees or shrubs, grown for their pretty flowers

is the standardized scientific spelling used in formal names
meadow-beauty family
vsMelastomataceae
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of plants with bright flowers that includes trees, shrubs, and garden herbs

is the scientific family name used in formal botanical contexts

Surface Forms

Melastomataceae singular
Melastomataceas plural
Melastomataceas singular

Morphology

Melastomataceae = Melastoma (semi-transparent) = Melastoma + aceae

The formation follows the regular botanical pattern (genus name → family name with '-aceae'), but recognizing '-aceae' as a family-forming suffix requires specialized botanical knowledge not expected of B1 learners.

Etymology

Melastomataceae comes from the Greek words melas 'black' and stoma 'mouth', and the ending -aceae shows it is a plant family like Rosaceae, the rose family. A helpful way to remember the name is to imagine flowers with dark little 'mouths' or openings, so the name now means this family of tropical and ornamental flowering plants.