genus Dolichos

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Definition

Noun: * Genus Dolichos: A taxonomic genus of flowering plants, primarily consisting of tropical climbing vines. This genus name is used in botanical classification. Many species once classified under Dolichos are now often reassigned to other genera such as Dipogon, Lablab, or Macrotyloma.

Usage
  • The term is used in scientific, botanical, and horticultural contexts to refer to this specific group of plants.
  • Example:
  • Example:
Advanced Usage
  • The name is derived from Greek, meaning "long," which may refer to the long pods or climbing habit of these vines.
  • In modern taxonomic revisions, you might encounter phrases like "formerly classified under " or "synonymous with ."
Variants and Related Words
  • Dolichos (n): The abbreviated, common form used to refer to the genus.
  • Lablab purpureus (n): The hyacinth bean or lablab bean, a significant food crop species once classified as .
  • Macrotyloma uniflorum (n): The horse gram, a drought-resistant pulse formerly placed in .
Synonyms
  • (There are no direct common-language synonyms for this scientific taxonomic name. Related terms include:)
  • Legume genus: A general term for a genus in the pea family (Fabaceae).
  • Vining genus: A descriptive term for a genus composed of climbing plants.
Related Phrases
  • Member of genus Dolichos: A phrase used to describe a species belonging to this taxonomic group.
    • Example: The hyacinth bean is a well-known member of the former genus Dolichos.
Noun
  1. genus of chiefly tropical vines often placed in genera Dipogon or Lablab or Macrotyloma

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