chamaedorea

American  

[kam-i-dawr-ee-uh, -dohr-] / ˌkæm ɪˈdɔr i ə, -ˈdoʊr- /

noun

1. any of various small, slender palms of the genus Chamaedorea, several species of which are cultivated as houseplants.

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Etymology

Origin of chamaedorea

< New Latin (1806) < Greek chamaí on the ground, low-growing + dór ( u ) tree + New Latin -ea -ea

Example Sentences

If Dad’s taste is more Bohemian modern than traditional, the arched fronds of the Chamaedorea elegans, also known as a parlor palm or good luck palm, will add a relaxed tropical vibe to interiors.

From Los Angeles Times

Like most tropical plants, Chamaedorea elegans thrives in warm, humid rooms, so it helps to mist it or place it on a tray filled with moist pebbles.

From Los Angeles Times

Like most tropical plants, Chamaedorea elegans thrives in warm, humid rooms, so it helps to mist them or place them on a tray filled with moist pebbles.

From Los Angeles Times

The following genera are among those most commonly cultivated: Acanthophoenix Chamaerops Martinezia Acanthorhiza Cocos Oreodoxa Areca Corypha Phoenix Bactris Geonoma Pritchardia Brahea Hyophorbe Rhapis Calamus Kentia Sabal Caryota Latania Stevensonia Ceroxylon Livistonia Thrinax Chamaedorea     Ferns.—These popular plants are usually increased by means of their spores, the “dust” produced on the back of their fronds.

From Project Gutenberg