Pronunciation of 'Plectranthus'
The word 'Plectranthus' refers to a genus of plants in the mint family, known for their aromatic leaves and ornamental use. The pronunciation in English is typically 'PLEK-tran-thus'.
Word Origin
The word 'Plectranthus' originates from New Latin, derived from Greek 'plektron' (spur) and 'anthos' (flower), referring to the spurred flowers of some species in this genus.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A genus of plants in the mint family, often used for ornamental purposes and known for their aromatic leaves.
Pronounced as 'PLEK-tran-thus', with stress on the first syllable. 'PLEK' as in 'pleck', 'tran' as in 'tran', and 'thus' as in 'thuhs'.