genus Cliftonia
Definition
Noun: - A taxonomic genus of flowering plants in the family Cyrillaceae, containing a single recognized species, Cliftonia monophylla, commonly known as titi or black titi.
Usage
- Scientific Classification: Used primarily in botanical and scientific contexts to refer to this specific genus.
- The rare wetland habitat is dominated by genus Cliftonia.
- A study was conducted on the pollination biology of genus Cliftonia.
Advanced Usage
- The genus name is often italicized in formal scientific writing.
- The phylogenetic analysis included Cliftonia as part of the Cyrillaceae family.
Variants and Related Words
- Cliftonia: The standard form of the genus name.
- Cliftonia monophylla: The sole species within the genus, also known as titi, buckwheat tree, or black titi.
- titi: A common name for plants in this genus and for similar plants in other genera (e.g., ).
Synonyms
- Titi genus: An informal synonym referencing its common name.
- The titi genus is native to the southeastern United States.
Notes
- This is a monotypic genus, meaning it contains only one officially recognized species.
- It should not be confused with other plants also commonly called "titi," which may belong to different genera.
Noun
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one species: titi
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