'andromonoecism' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'andros' meaning 'man' and 'monoecious' meaning 'having both sexes on one individual.'

'andromonoecism' was formed in modern scientific English from Greek roots to describe a botanical phenomenon, and has been used in botany since the late 19th century.

Initially, it meant 'the presence of both male and hermaphroditic flowers on the same plant,' and this meaning has remained unchanged in modern usage.