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Definition of fittonia

fittonia

/fɪˈtoʊ.ni.ə/
fit · to · ni · a
Plural:fittonias
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fittonia Lexical Profile

• noun

1

Any tropical creeping plant of the genus Fittonia (family Acanthaceae), native to South American rainforests, particularly Peru, and widely cultivated as an ornamental houseplant for its deep green leaves marked by striking white, pink, or red veins.

Example

"To maintain the vibrant veining of your fittonia, place it in a terrarium where it can enjoy high humidity and filtered light."

• Rhymes for fittonia

• Nearby Words

fishnet
fist
fitting
fittonia
fitzroy falls
fitzroy river
five lined skink

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the mid-19th century in Modern Latin, named by Belgian botanists Eugène Coemans and Louis Van Houtte in honor of Elizabeth and Sarah Mary Fitton, Irish authors of the influential 1817 book 'Conversations on Botany'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Fittonia. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/fittonia
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