allioniaceae
|al-li-o-ni-a-ce-ae|
C2
/əˌlaɪəˈneɪsiˌi/
plant family
Etymology
Etymology Information
'allioniaceae' originates from the name of the Italian botanist 'Carlo Allioni', with the suffix '-aceae' used to denote a family of plants.
Historical Evolution
'allioniaceae' was named in honor of Carlo Allioni, reflecting the tradition of naming plant families after notable botanists.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it was used to classify a specific group of plants, and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a family of flowering plants in the order Caryophyllales, known for their herbaceous nature.
The allioniaceae family includes several species of flowering plants.
Last updated: 2025/06/27 03:21