malleifera

/ˌmæliˈfɪrə/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of plant, specifically a genus of flowering plants in the family Apocynaceae, native to tropical Africa.

“The researchers studied the malleifera plants to find new sources of medicinal compounds.”

Synonyms

  • Apocynaceae
  • tropical flowers

Antonyms

  • desert plants
  • succulents