genus artocarpus
Definition
Noun 1. A taxonomic genus of trees: "Genus Artocarpus" is the scientific name for a genus of evergreen trees belonging to the mulberry family (Moraceae), native to Asia and the Pacific region but now cultivated in tropical areas worldwide.
Usage
- The term "Genus Artocarpus" is used primarily in scientific, botanical, and academic contexts to classify and discuss this specific group of plants.
- It is a formal, Latin binomial name following the conventions of biological taxonomy.
Examples
- Scientific Classification: "The breadfruit tree is classified under Genus Artocarpus."
- Botanical Description: "Genus Artocarpus is characterized by its large, often lobed leaves and compound fruits."
- Horticultural Context: "Several species within Genus Artocarpus are cultivated for their nutritious fruits and timber."
Advanced Usage
- The genus name is often abbreviated as "" when used with a species name in scientific writing (e.g., can be written as after its first full mention).
Variants and Related Words
- Artocarpus (n): The standard abbreviated or informal reference to the genus.
- Artocarpus altilis (n): The species name for the breadfruit tree.
- Artocarpus heterophyllus (n): The species name for the jackfruit tree.
- Breadfruit (n): The common name for the fruit of .
- Jackfruit (n): The common name for the fruit of .
Synonyms
- Breadfruit genus: A common descriptive name referencing its most famous member.
Different Meanings
- The term has a single, specific meaning in botanical taxonomy and does not have other common definitions.
Noun
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evergreen Asiatic trees now grown through the tropics: breadfruit; jackfruit
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