Lithocarpus glabra
Definition
Noun 1. A small evergreen tree native to China and Japan: Lithocarpus glabra is the scientific name for a specific species of tree belonging to the beech family (Fagaceae). It is characterized by its evergreen leaves and is found in regions of East Asia.
Usage Notes
- This term is a scientific name (binomial nomenclature) used in botany. It is always written in italics (or underlined in handwriting). The first part, , is the genus name and is capitalized. The second part, , is the specific epithet and is written in lowercase.
- In everyday language, this tree may be referred to by a common name, such as "Japanese oak" or a local name, rather than its scientific name.
Examples
- Scientific Context:
- The forest understory included several specimens of Lithocarpus glabra.
- Researchers studied the acorn production of Lithocarpus glabra compared to other oak species.
Advanced Usage
- The genus name comes from Greek words meaning "stone fruit," referring to its hard nuts.
- The specific epithet is a Latin word meaning "smooth," often describing the texture of the leaves or other plant parts.
Variants and Related Words
- Common Name: Japanese oak, ring-cupped oak.
- Related Genus: (the genus containing most trees commonly called oaks).
Synonyms
- Japanese oak
- Ring-cupped oak
Different Meanings
- This term has only one specific meaning as the scientific name for a particular tree species. It is not used idiomatically or in other contexts.
Noun
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small evergreen tree of China and Japan
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