Genus Mandevilla (Noun)
Meaning
Genus of tropical South American tuberous perennial woody vines with large racemose flowers and milky sap.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Mandevilla is a popular ornamental plant native to the tropics of South America, belonging to the genus Mandevilla.
- Many different varieties of the genus Mandevilla have become naturalized in parts of the Americas and other continents.
- The large, showy flowers of the genus Mandevilla are perfect for horticultural arrangements in parks or private gardens.
- Botanists generally separate Mandevilla into numerous species within the genus Mandevilla, based on the characteristics of the plant.
- Members of the genus Mandevilla tend to thrive in warm and humid climates with rich soil.