dipterocarpaceae

Thân thiện

A botanist examines a large Dipterocarpaceae tree in a tropical forest.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A family of chiefly tropical Asian trees: Dipterocarpaceae is the botanical name for a family of trees primarily found in tropical Asia, characterized by their two-winged fruits. These trees are economically important for producing valuable timber, aromatic oils, and resins.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The rainforest is dominated by species from the Dipterocarpaceae family.
  • Conservation efforts are crucial for many Dipterocarpaceae due to deforestation.

Advanced Usage

• In botanical/ecological contexts: The term is used scientifically to discuss forest composition, biodiversity, or timber resources.
  • The study focused on the flowering patterns of the Dipterocarpaceae.

Variants and Related Words

• Dipterocarp (n): A common name for any tree belonging to the Dipterocarpaceae family.
  • The dipterocarp is a key species in the Southeast Asian canopy.

Synonyms

• Dipterocarp family: A less formal synonym for Dipterocarpaceae.

Học thuật

Noun

1. chiefly tropical Asian trees with two-winged fruits; yield valuable woods and aromatic oils and resins

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Dipterocarpaceae
• family Dipterocarpaceae