cordia

Thân thiện

A cordia tree grows near a small stream in a tropical forest.

Definition

Noun: 1. A genus of tropical trees or shrubs: "Cordia" refers to a genus of flowering plants. These plants are typically tropical and can be either deciduous (losing their leaves) or evergreen (keeping their leaves year-round). They belong to the botanical family Boraginaceae.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The Cordia tree in the garden produces fragrant white flowers.
  • Several species of Cordia are valued for their durable timber.
  • Botanists are studying the medicinal properties of the Cordia genus.

Advanced Usage

• In Botanical Context: The name is always capitalized when referring to the genus, as it is a proper noun (). In non-scientific writing, it may be used without italics.
  • The research paper focused on the phylogeny of Cordia.

Variants and Related Words

• Cordiaceae (n): An older or alternative family name sometimes associated with these plants.
• Cordia myxa (n): A specific species within the genus, commonly known as the Assyrian plum or lasura.
• Cordia sebestena (n): A specific species, commonly known as the Geiger tree, known for its bright orange flowers.

Synonyms

• Genus Cordia: The formal scientific designation.
• Boraginaceae tree/shrub: A descriptive term referencing its plant family.

Related Phrases / Collocations

• Cordia wood: Referring to the timber from trees of this genus.
  • The furniture was crafted from beautiful Cordia wood.
• Cordia leaf / flower / fruit: Describing specific parts of the plant.
  • The Cordia fruit is edible in some species.

Học thuật

Noun

1. tropical deciduous or evergreen trees or shrubs of the family Boraginaceae

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Cordia
• genus Cordia