Telanthera (Noun)
Meaning
Used in former classifications systems; now included in genus Alternanthera.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- In former classification systems, the genus Telanthera was used to describe certain plants with broad leaves and small flowers.
- Botanists are reviewing old research to determine which species were previously classified under the now-outdated genus Telanthera.
- Historically, the plant had been referred to as a type of Telanthera but now belongs to Alternanthera, after thorough genetic testing and DNA sequencing.
- The researchers realized their ancestors may have misclassified some Telanthera as aquatic plants when they actually prefer dry lands.
- Studying former works with Telanthera species revealed that the division based on earlier morphological differences doesn't consistently correspond to our latest understanding of plant evolution and phylogeny.