Genus Alsobia (Noun)
Meaning
Tropical American herbs sometimes included in genus Episcia.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The genus Alsobia is a group of tropical American herbs that are sometimes included in the genus Episcia.
- Alsobia is a genus of flowering plants in the family Gesneriaceae, native to tropical America.
- Some sources consider the genus Alsobia to be a synonym of Episcia, but others recognize it as a distinct genus.
- The genus Alsobia includes several species of herbs that are popular among plant collectors for their attractive flowers and foliage.
- In some classifications, the genus Alsobia is included in the subfamily Gesnerioideae, along with other genera such as Episcia and Saintpaulia.