Definition

1. Noun:
   • A family of dicotyledonous trees: "Family Cercidiphyllaceae" is a taxonomic family of flowering plants in the order Saxifragales. It is characterized as having only one genus.

Usage

• The term "Family Cercidiphyllaceae" is used in scientific, botanical, and taxonomic contexts to classify a specific group of trees.
• It is a proper noun and is typically capitalized when referring to the formal taxonomic rank.

Examples

• family Cercidiphyllaceae.
• Family Cercidiphyllaceae.

Advanced Usage

• In phylogenetic studies, the placement of Cercidiphyllaceae within the order Saxifragales is often discussed.
• The monotypic nature of the family (containing only one genus, ) is a key identifying feature.

Variants and Related Words

• Cercidiphyllaceae: The same term without the word "family"; often used interchangeably in botanical literature.
• Cercidiphyllum (n): The sole genus within the family Cercidiphyllaceae, containing species like (katsura tree).
• katsura (n): The common name for trees in the genus .

Synonyms

• Cercidiphyllaceae: (The term is a unique scientific identifier and has no true synonyms in common usage. In informal contexts, one might refer to "the katsura family".)

Notes

• This term is highly specialized and is not commonly used outside of scientific disciplines such as botany, horticulture, or taxonomy.
• The structure "family [Name]aceae" is a standard format for naming plant families in botanical nomenclature.

Noun

1. one genus