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Definition of koelreuteria

koelreuteria

/ˌkɛlrɔɪˈtɪəriə/
koel · reu · te · ri · a

Plural:koelreuterias
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koelreuteria Lexical Profile

• noun

1

Any deciduous tree or shrub of the genus Koelreuteria in the soapberry family (Sapindaceae), native to southern and eastern Asia, widely cultivated as an ornamental plant for its showy yellow panicles of flowers and characteristic papery, lantern-like seed capsules.

Example

"The landscape architect recommended planting a koelreuteria in the courtyard to provide bright summer color and delicate shade."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Named in 1772 by Russian botanist Erich Laxmann to honor Joseph Gottlieb Kölreuter (1733–1806), a German pioneer in the study of plant hybridization, combined with the Modern Latin botanical suffix '-ia'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Koelreuteria. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/koelreuteria
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