genus adansonia

Thân thiện

A large genus adansonia tree stands in a grassy savanna.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A taxonomic genus of trees: "genus Adansonia" is the scientific name for a genus of trees commonly known as baobabs. It belongs to the family Malvaceae.
   • Characteristic trees: This genus is defined by its member species, which are deciduous trees known for their massive, swollen trunks and longevity.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The genus Adansonia includes several species of baobab trees.
  • Adansonia digitata, a member of the genus Adansonia, is native to mainland Africa.

Advanced Usage

• In botanical and ecological contexts: The term is used in scientific writing to discuss the classification, distribution, or characteristics of these trees.
  • The study focused on the phylogenetic relationships within the genus Adansonia.

Variants and Related Words

• Adansonia (n): The abbreviated form of the genus name, often used identically in scientific contexts.
  • Adansonia species are often called "upside-down trees" due to their branch structure.
• Baobab (n): The common name for trees of this genus.
• Malvaceae (n): The botanical family to which this genus belongs.

Synonyms

• Baobab genus: A descriptive synonym referencing the common name of its species.

Notes on Meaning

• The term "genus Adansonia" is a fixed scientific binomial. It specifically refers to the taxonomic grouping and should not be confused with the common name for an individual tree, which is "baobab." The reference to "cream-of-tartar tree" is an old common name for one specific species (), relating to the tartaric acid found in its fruit.

Học thuật

Noun

1. baobab; cream-of-tartar tree

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• Adansonia
• genus Adansonia