family dipterocarpaceae
Proper noun A taxonomic family of flowering plants, primarily trees, native to tropical regions of Asia. Members of this family are characterized by their two-winged fruits and are economically significant for producing valuable timber, aromatic oils, and resins.
The term "family Dipterocarpaceae" is used in scientific, botanical, and forestry contexts to refer to this specific plant family. It is always capitalized as it is a proper noun denoting a taxonomic group.
- The rainforest's canopy is dominated by species from the family Dipterocarpaceae.
- Sustainable management of forests containing the family Dipterocarpaceae is crucial for conservation.
- The resin from trees in the family Dipterocarpaceae has been used locally for centuries.
- In botanical literature, the name is often abbreviated after first use, e.g., "Dipterocarpaceae."
- The family is a key component of the "dipterocarp forest" biome in Southeast Asia.
- Dipterocarpaceae: The standard abbreviated form of the family name.
- dipterocarp (noun): A common name for any tree belonging to the family Dipterocarpaceae.
- dipterocarpous (adjective): Relating to or characteristic of the Dipterocarpaceae family.
- Dipterocarp family: A less formal, descriptive synonym.
- Meranti family: A common name derived from one of its commercially important genera (, which produces meranti timber).
The definition refers specifically to the taxonomic family. The key characteristics are: 1. Geographic range: Chiefly tropical Asia. 2. Fruit type: Two-winged fruits (the name "Dipterocarpaceae" comes from Greek di- (two), pteron (wing), and karpos (fruit)). 3. Economic importance: Source of valuable wood (e.g., meranti, keruing), aromatic oils (e.g., from Dipterocarpus species), and resins (e.g., dammar).
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chiefly tropical Asian trees with two-winged fruits; yield valuable woods and aromatic oils and resins
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