'pointed-leaved' originates from the combination of 'pointed' and 'leaved', where 'pointed' means 'having a sharp or tapered end' and 'leaved' refers to 'having leaves'.

The term 'pointed-leaved' evolved from the descriptive use of 'pointed' and 'leaved' in botanical contexts to describe plant characteristics.

Initially, it meant 'having leaves with a sharp end', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.