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Definition of nematanthus

nematanthus

/ˌnɛməˈtænθəs/
nem · a · tan · thus
Plural:nematanthuses
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nematanthus Lexical Profile

• noun

1

Any flowering plant of the genus Nematanthus within the family Gesneriaceae, native to Brazil and commonly cultivated as a trailing houseplant known as the goldfish plant due to its distinctive, tubular orange or red flowers.

Example

"The nematanthus thrives in bright, indirect light and adds a vibrant splash of color to indoor hanging baskets with its unique, fish-shaped blooms."

• Rhymes for nematanthus

• Nearby Words

nelson milk snake
nelumbo
neman
nematanthus
nematode
nemesia
nemophila

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Greek words 'nema' (thread) and 'anthos' (flower), referring to the thread-like pedicels (flower stalks) found on some species within this botanical genus.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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