Guttiferae

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Definition

Proper noun * Guttiferae: A widely distributed family of chiefly tropical trees, shrubs, and vines, many of which produce oils, resins, and some usable timber. This is an older botanical family name, now more commonly referred to as Clusiaceae.

Usage Notes
  • Scientific Context: "Guttiferae" is a taxonomic family name used in botany. It is considered an older, alternative name for the family now standardly called Clusiaceae. You will encounter it in historical texts, some older botanical references, or in specific contexts like traditional plant classification.
  • Capitalization: As a proper noun referring to a specific plant family, it is always capitalized.
  • Singular/Plural: The word itself is a singular proper noun (the name of the family). When referring to multiple members of this family, you would say "members of the Guttiferae" or "plants in the Guttiferae family."
Examples
  • The resin produced by several species in the Guttiferae has been used in traditional varnishes.
  • Modern botanical classification often subsumes the Guttiferae within the expanded Clusiaceae family.
  • This tropical tree, known for its medicinal properties, belongs to the Guttiferae.
Advanced Usage
  • In Taxonomic Discussion: The name "Guttiferae" is a classic example of a family name derived from a characteristic genus (, related to exuding drops) and follows an older naming convention (- being the modern standard).
    • The reclassification from Guttiferae to Clusiaceae was based on detailed phylogenetic studies.
Variants and Related Words
  • Clusiaceae (n.): The currently accepted botanical family name that largely corresponds to the older grouping called Guttiferae.
  • Guttiferous (adj.): An adjective describing plants belonging to the Guttiferae/Clusiaceae family.
    • The guttiferous shrubs are known for their yellow sap.
Synonyms
  • Clusiaceae: The primary synonym and modern taxonomic equivalent.
Related Terms (Contextual)
  • Mangosteen (): A well-known edible fruit from a tree in this family.
  • St. John's Wort (): A famous medicinal herb, historically placed in Guttiferae but now often classified in its own family, Hypericaceae.
  • Resin: A sticky substance produced by many plants in this family.
  • Tropical timber: Refers to useful wood from trees like those in the genus (part of this family).
Noun
  1. widely distributed family of chiefly tropical trees and shrubs and vines that produce oils and resins and some usable timber

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