What is another word for gleichenia?

Pronunciation: [ɡla͡ɪxˈiːni͡ə] (IPA)

Gleichenia is a genus of ferns that belong to the family Gleicheniaceae. There are a few synonyms for the word Gleichenia that are commonly used in scientific literature. One of the most recognized synonyms is Dicranopteris. Other synonyms that have been used include Anemia, Diellia, Sticherus, and Diplopterygium. Although these names have been used in the past, the name Gleichenia is still preferred by many scientists today. This is due in part to the fact that the name Gleichenia has been in use for over 200 years and has become the most widely accepted name for this genus of ferns.

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What are the hypernyms for Gleichenia?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the hyponyms for Gleichenia?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.
  • hyponyms for gleichenia (as nouns)

What are the holonyms for Gleichenia?

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Usage examples for Gleichenia

In some of the close and white compact clays of this locality, there are not only dicotyledonous leaves, but numerous fronds of ferns allied to gleichenia which are well preserved with their fruit.
"The Student's Elements of Geology"
Sir Charles Lyell

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