dimocarpus

Thân thiện

A farmer harvests ripe dimocarpus from a tree.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A genus of tropical trees: "Dimocarpus" is a botanical genus name referring to a group of flowering plants in the soapberry family (Sapindaceae).
   • The longan tree: Specifically, it is the genus that includes the longan tree (Dimocarpus longan), known for its edible fruit.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The Dimocarpus longan is cultivated for its sweet fruit.
  • Several species within the genus Dimocarpus are native to Southeast Asia.

Advanced Usage

• Scientific Classification: The term is primarily used in scientific, botanical, or horticultural contexts to classify and discuss these specific plants.
  • The study focused on the phylogenetic relationships within the genus Dimocarpus.

Variants and Related Words

• Longan (n): The common name for the fruit of .
  • The longan is often called "dragon's eye" due to its appearance.
• Sapindaceae (n): The plant family to which the genus Dimocarpus belongs.

Synonyms

• Longan tree: A common name for the primary species .

Notes

• This is a specialized taxonomic term. In everyday language, the common name "longan" is almost always used instead of "Dimocarpus."

Học thuật

Noun

1. longan

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Dimocarpus
• genus Dimocarpus