Definition

1. Noun:
   • A taxonomic genus of palm trees: "genus Phoenicophorium" is the scientific name for a specific genus of flowering plants in the palm family (Arecaceae). It is a monotypic genus, meaning it contains only one recognized species.

Usage Notes

• This term is used exclusively in scientific and botanical contexts. It refers to a specific classification group in biological taxonomy.
• The word is a proper noun and is typically capitalized when written in full ("Genus " or simply "").

Examples

• Noun:
  • The genus Phoenicophorium is endemic to the Mascarene Islands.
  • Botanists have studied the unique leaf structure of genus Phoenicophorium.

Advanced Usage

• In taxonomic hierarchy: The term is used to specify a rank above species and below family.
  • The placement of genus Phoenicophorium within the Arecaceae family is well-established.

Variants and Related Words

• Phoenicophorium (n): The abbreviated, standard form used in botanical literature to refer to this genus.
  • Phoenicophorium borsigianum is the sole species in this genus.
• Latanier palm (n): A common name sometimes used for palms in this genus, particularly .

Synonyms

• Latanier palm genus: A descriptive synonym referencing the common name.
• Monotypic palm genus: A descriptive term highlighting that the genus contains only one species.

Notes on Meaning

• The primary and only meaning of "genus Phoenicophorium" is as a taxonomic identifier in botany. It does not have figurative, idiomatic, or general language uses.

Noun

1. latanier palm