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genus Alocasia

genus Alocasia

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A tropical plant with large arrow shaped leaves and a visible flower stem
  • noun
  • /ˈdʒɛnəs əˈloʊkeɪʒə/
  • Specialized
translation icon : género Alocasia
  • The genus Alocasia is known for its striking foliage and unique flowering structure.

Examples

  • The leaves of plants in the genus Alocasia are often large and arrow-shaped.

  • Botanists have identified over 70 species within the genus Alocasia.

  • The genus Alocasia includes many beautiful tropical plants.

  • I have a genus Alocasia plant in my living room.

  • Botanists have identified over 70 species within the genus Alocasia.

  • The genus Alocasia is known for its striking foliage and unique flowering structure.

  • The leaves of plants in the genus Alocasia are often large and arrow-shaped.

Surface Forms

genus Alocasia singular
genera Alocasia plural

Morphology

genus + alocasia

The phrase combines 'genus' (a biological rank grouping related species) with the proper name 'Alocasia' (a group of tropical plants), so its meaning—'the genus called Alocasia'—is directly derivable from the constituents. This taxonomic, compositional pattern is regular and cross-linguistically common, making it understandable to a learner who knows both words.

Etymology

Genus Alocasia is the scientific name for a group of tropical plants famous for very large, arrow-shaped leaves that often look like elephant ears. Botanists use the word genus to mean a 'group' of close 'species', so genus Alocasia simply names that group and gives you a picture of the plant to help you remember it.