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philodendron

 

[ fษชlษ™หˆdษ›ndrษ™n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

plant species

Philodendron is a genus of flowering plants in the family Araceae, consisting of about 400 species. They are primarily tropical plants native to the Americas and are known for their attractive foliage and ease of care. Many species of philodendron are popular as houseplants due to their ability to thrive in low-light conditions and their air-purifying qualities. Depending on the species, philodendrons can be either climbing vines or upright shrubs.

Synonyms

leafy plant, tropical plant

Examples of usage

  • I bought a philodendron to decorate my living room.
  • The philodendron in the corner of the office is thriving.
  • She loves the shape of the philodendron leaves.

Translations

Translations of the word "philodendron" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น filodendro

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคซเคฟเคฒเฅ‹เคกเฅ‡เค‚เคกเฅเคฐเฅ‹เคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Philodendron

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ filodendron

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั„ั–ะปะพะดะตะฝะดั€ะพะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ filodendron

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ•ใ‚ฃใƒญใƒ‡ใƒณใƒ‰ใƒญใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท philodendron

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ filodendro

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท filodendron

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ•„๋กœ๋ด๋“œ๋ก 

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ููŠู„ูˆุฏูŠู†ุฏุฑูˆู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ filodendron

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ filodendron

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่™Ž็šฎๅ…ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ filodendron

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ filodendron

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั„ะธะปะพะดะตะฝะดั€ะพะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒคแƒ˜แƒšแƒแƒ“แƒ”แƒœแƒ“แƒ แƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ filodendron

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ filodendro

Etymology

The name 'philodendron' is derived from the Greek words 'philo', meaning 'loving', and 'dendron', meaning 'tree'. The genus was first described in 1829 by the German botanist Karl Sigismund Kunth. Philodendrons are primarily found in tropical rainforests, where they have adapted to grow in high humidity and low light conditions. Over the years, various species of philodendron have been cultivated and hybridized, leading to a wide variety of forms and leaf shapes that are popular among indoor gardeners. Their popularity is also due to their ability to purify indoor air, making them not just ornamental but also beneficial for health. These plants have been part of indoor horticulture for several decades, proving to be an essential choice for both experienced and novice plant enthusiasts.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,583, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.