Dacrycarpus
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Definition
- Noun:
- A genus of evergreen coniferous trees or shrubs: "Dacrycarpus" refers to a genus of coniferous plants within the family Podocarpaceae, native to regions from New Zealand through Malaysia and the Philippines.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The Dacrycarpus dacrydioides, commonly known as kahikatea, is New Zealand's tallest native tree.
- Botanists study the unique foliage of the Dacrycarpus genus.
Advanced Usage
- In botanical classification: The term is used in scientific contexts to categorize and discuss specific species of podocarps.
- The study focused on the phylogenetic relationships within the genus Dacrycarpus.
Variants and Related Words
- Dacrycarpus dacrydioides (n): A specific species within the genus, the kahikatea or white pine of New Zealand.
- Podocarpaceae (n): The botanical family to which the genus Dacrycarpus belongs.
Synonyms
- Podocarp genus: A general term for genera within the Podocarpaceae family, though not a direct synonym for Dacrycarpus specifically.
Noun
- evergreen coniferous shrubs or trees of New Zealand to Malaysia and Philippines