Aechmea marmorata
Definition
A species of epiphytic plant in the family Bromeliaceae, characterized by rigid, elongated leaves arranged in a tall tubular rosette, featuring grey-green foliage decorated with irregular blotches and marbling of purple or brownish color. Its inflorescence is composed of pink bracts and blue flowers, though its primary ornamental value resides in the unique marbled pattern of the leaves.
Bilingual Equivalents
- Aechmea marmorata
- Marbled bromeliad
Grammatical & Source Details
| Inflection Type | Binomial combination, grammatically singular and structurally rigid within scientific descriptions. |
| Formation | Composed of the genus 'Aechmea' paired with the Latin adjectival epithet 'marmorata', meaning marbled or veined like marble. |
| Spelling / Pronunciation | /eɪkˈmiːə mɑːrməˈreɪtə/ |
| Source | International Code of Botanical Nomenclature |
Contextual Usage Examples
RO: Frunzele plantei Aechmea marmorata rețin eficient roua datorită formei de pâlnie îngustă și înaltă a rozetei.
EN: The leaves of Aechmea marmorata efficiently retain dew due to the narrow and tall funnel shape of the rosette.
RO: Horticultorul a remarcat că tiparul speciei Aechmea marmorata devine mai intens dacă planta primește lumină solară filtrată.
EN: The horticulturist remarked that the pattern of Aechmea marmorata becomes more intense if the plant receives filtered sunlight.
RO: În mediul său natural, Aechmea marmorata crește agățată de trunchiurile arborilor din pădurile de coastă braziliene.
EN: In its natural environment, Aechmea marmorata grows attached to tree trunks in Brazilian coastal forests.
Idioms & Phrases
Tipar de Aechmea marmorata / Aechmea marmorata pattern
RO: Modelul natural neregulat de pete închise pe fond deschis care conferă frunzelor aspectul specific de piatră șlefuită.
EN: The irregular natural pattern of dark spots on a light background giving the leaves the specific appearance of polished stone.
Rozetă tubulară de Aechmea marmorata / Aechmea marmorata tubular rosette
RO: Structură verticală strânsă formată de frunze, adaptată pentru stocarea apei în zonele superioare ale coronamentului.
EN: A tight vertical structure formed by leaves, adapted for storing water in the upper zones of the canopy.
Sinonimie cu Quesnelia marmorata / Quesnelia marmorata synonymy
RO: Clasificarea alternativă din literatura botanică veche care încadra această specie într-un gen înrudit de bromelii.
EN: The alternative classification in older botanical literature that placed this species into a related bromeliad genus.
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