elaeocarpaceae
Definition
- Noun:
- A family of trees and shrubs: Elaeocarpaceae is the botanical name for a family of flowering plants, primarily trees and shrubs, that are widely distributed in warm regions of the world. Some species within this family yield useful timber.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The Elaeocarpaceae family includes several genera, such as Elaeocarpus and Sloanea.
- Botanists study the distribution patterns of Elaeocarpaceae in tropical rainforests.
Advanced Usage
- In taxonomic classification: The family name "Elaeocarpaceae" is always capitalized and italicized in scientific writing to denote its status as a taxonomic rank.
- The phylogenetic study confirmed the placement of the genus Aceratium within the Elaeocarpaceae.
Variants and Related Words
- Elaeocarpus (n): The type genus of the Elaeocarpaceae family.
- Sloanea (n): Another significant genus within the Elaeocarpaceae family.
Synonyms
- Elaeocarpus family: An informal, descriptive synonym.
- Côm family: The Vietnamese common name for this plant family.
Related Terms
- Dicotyledon (n): Elaeocarpaceae are dicotyledonous plants.
- Rosids (n): In modern classification systems (APG), the family is placed within the rosid clade of flowering plants.
Noun
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genus of trees and shrubs widely distributed in warm regions some yielding useful timber; in some classifications included in the family Santalaceae
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