genus Cercidiphyllum

Học thuật
Thân thiện
Definition

Noun: * A genus of deciduous trees containing only one recognized species, Cercidiphyllum japonicum, commonly known as the katsura tree. It is native to China and Japan and is valued for its attractive, heart-shaped foliage and pleasant autumn scent.

Usage
  • The word genus Cercidiphyllum is used in formal, scientific, and botanical contexts to classify this specific type of tree. It is typically italicized in writing.
  • Example: "The arboretum's collection includes a specimen from genus Cercidiphyllum."
  • Example: "Genus Cercidiphyllum is known for its unique leaf structure."
Examples
  • In botanical taxonomy, genus Cercidiphyllum is placed in its own family, Cercidiphyllaceae.
  • The leaves of genus Cercidiphyllum turn brilliant shades of yellow and red in the fall.
  • A key characteristic of genus Cercidiphyllum is its opposite leaf arrangement on young shoots.
Advanced Usage
  • The genus name is often used in its abbreviated form "Cercidiphyllum" (without the word "genus") in scientific literature and horticultural descriptions.
    • Example: "Cercidiphyllum species are dioecious, meaning male and female flowers are on separate trees."
Variants and Related Words
  • Cercidiphyllum (n.): The standard Latin binomial name for the genus.
  • Cercidiphyllaceae (n.): The plant family to which this genus belongs.
  • Cercidiphyllum japonicum (n.): The full scientific name (genus and species) for the katsura tree.
Synonyms
  • Katsura genus: A common name-based synonym used in horticulture and gardening.
Related Terms
  • Monotypic genus: A genus that contains only one species, which is the case for genus Cercidiphyllum.
  • Deciduous: A term describing trees that shed their leaves annually, a characteristic of this genus.
Noun
  1. one species: katsura tree

Từ đồng nghĩa