Pronunciation of 'Plectranthus'
The word 'Plectranthus' refers to a genus of plants in the mint family, commonly known as spurflowers. It is pronounced as /ˈplɛk.trən.θəs/ in English.
Word Origin
The word 'Plectranthus' originates from Greek, where 'plektron' means 'spur' and 'anthos' means 'flower', referring to the spur-like shape of the flowers in this genus.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A genus of plants in the mint family, known for their aromatic leaves and ornamental flowers.
Pronounced as 'PLEK-trən-thəs'. 'PLEK' as in 'pleck', 'trən' as in 'trun', and 'thəs' as in 'thus'.