Pronunciation of 'Plectranthus'
The word 'Plectranthus' is a genus of plants in the mint family, Lamiaceae. It is pronounced as 'plek-TRAN-thus' in English. The name originates from Greek, where 'plektron' means spur and 'anthos' means flower, referring to the spur-shaped flowers of some species in this genus.
Word Origin
The word 'Plectranthus' originates from Greek, combining 'plektron' (spur) and 'anthos' (flower).
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A genus of plants in the mint family, Lamiaceae, known for its aromatic leaves and ornamental value.
Pronounced as 'plek-TRAN-thus', with stress on the second syllable. 'Plek' as in 'pleck', 'tran' as in 'tran', and 'thus' as in 'thuhs'.