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Strelitziaceae

Strelitziaceae

9.9
A group of woody tropical plants from South America, South Africa, and Madagascar that includes the bird of paradise
  • noun
  • /strɛlɪˈtsiːəˌsiː/
  • Specialized
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  • The Strelitziaceae family includes the well-known bird of paradise flower.

Examples

  • Botanists often debate whether Strelitziaceae should be classified separately from Musaceae.

  • Rare members of the Strelitziaceae can be found in the wilds of Madagascar.

  • The Strelitziaceae family includes many unique species.

  • Did you know that Strelitziaceae plants are native to Madagascar?

  • The Strelitziaceae family of plants is known for its striking flowers and tropical habitats.

  • Many species in the Strelitziaceae family are popular in ornamental gardens due to their unusual appearance.

  • Researchers are studying the Strelitziaceae family for potential medicinal properties found in its plants.

Synonyms

strelitzia family
vsStrelitziaceae
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of tropical plants with hard stems and large colorful flowers like bird of paradise

has identical meaning but uses the Latin scientific family name

Surface Forms

Strelitziaceae singular
Strelitziaceas plural
Strelitziaceae plural

Morphology

Strelitziaceae = Strelitzia (semi-transparent) = Strelitzia + aceae

The formation is a standard botanical family name (genus Strelitzia + -aceae), but the suffix '-aceae' is technical, so learners unfamiliar with taxonomy may not infer 'family of' from the parts.

Etymology

Strelitziaceae comes from the plant name Strelitzia, named for the place Strelitz, plus the botanical ending -aceae, which means 'family' for plants. So, Strelitziaceae really means the 'family of Strelitzia', which is why it names the plant family that includes the bird of paradise.