epiphyllum

Meanings

• noun

  A genus of epiphytic or lithophytic cacti, native to tropical and subtropical regions.

  - "The epiphyllum orchid cactus is a popular houseplant."
  - "Epiphyllum is known for its beautiful and fragrant flowers."

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Variants

List of all variants of epiphyllum that leads to same result
epiphytic , epiphytically , epiphytism , epiphytisms

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Etymology

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From Greek epiphyllon, meaning 'upon a leaf'.

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Trivia

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1. The Epiphyllum cactus is also known as the 'Moonflower' because its flowers open at night.

2. The Epiphyllum is the largest genus of cacti, with over 200 species.

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Related Concepts

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1. Orchid Cactus: Epiphyllum is a type of orchid cactus, which is not a true orchid but shares some characteristics with them.

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Culture

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In Maori culture, the Epiphyllum is known as 'pōhutukawa' and is considered a sacred plant. It is often used in traditional healing practices.

How to Memorize "epiphyllum"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine an epiphyllum plant growing on the bark of a tree, with its large and beautiful flowers hanging down.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'epiphyllum' with the image of a beautiful cactus flower.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Epi-upon-a-leaf' to remember the name of the genus.

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