Apocynaceae
Definition
Noun: 1. A large family of flowering plants: Apocynaceae is the scientific name for a family of plants, commonly known as the dogbane family. These plants are characterized by having milky, often poisonous sap (latex), and frequently produce showy, attractive flowers. Many species within this family are sources of important drugs and toxins.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Botanists study the Apocynaceae for their diverse floral structures.
- The oleander, a member of the Apocynaceae, is beautiful but highly toxic.
- Several plants in the Apocynaceae family have been used in traditional medicine.
Advanced Usage
- In Botanical Taxonomy: The term is always capitalized () as it is a proper noun referring to a specific plant family. It is used in scientific and academic contexts.
- The classification places the genus Rauvolfia within the Apocynaceae.
Variants and Related Words
- Apocynaceous (adjective): Of or relating to the dogbane family (Apocynaceae).
- The plant exhibited typical apocynaceous characteristics, including opposite leaves and a five-lobed corolla.
Synonyms
- Dogbane family: The common English name for the Apocynaceae.
- Milkweed family: A common name sometimes used, though this can also refer more specifically to the Asclepiadaceae, which is now often included within the Apocynaceae.
Related Terms (Contextual)
- Latex: The milky sap characteristic of many plants in this family.
- Alkaloid: A class of naturally occurring chemical compounds, many of which (e.g., reserpine, vincristine) are derived from Apocynaceae plants and have medicinal properties.
Noun
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chiefly tropical trees or shrubs or herbs having milky juice and often showy flowers; many are sources of drugs
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