genus calophyllum

Thân thiện

The genus Calophyllum includes trees with glossy leaves and fragrant white flowers.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A taxonomic category in biological classification: "Genus Calophyllum" is the scientific name for a specific group of closely related plant species within the family Calophyllaceae.
   • A group of tropical evergreen trees: This genus comprises various species of trees that are native to tropical regions around the world, known for being evergreen (retaining leaves year-round).

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The botanist specialized in studying the genus Calophyllum.
  • Many species within genus Calophyllum produce valuable timber.

Advanced Usage

• In taxonomic context: Used formally in scientific literature to refer to this specific plant group.
  • The phylogenetic study placed genus Calophyllum within the family Calophyllaceae.

Variants and Related Words

• Calophyllum (n): Often used synonymously with "genus Calophyllum" in botanical contexts. It can refer to the genus itself or to any tree belonging to it.
  • Calophyllum inophyllum is a widespread species in the genus.
• Calophyllaceae (n): The plant family to which this genus belongs.

Synonyms

• Calophyllum: The abbreviated form of the genus name.
• Beauty leaf genus: A common name reference for some species within this genus, like (beauty leaf tree).

Học thuật

Noun

1. genus of tropical evergreen trees

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Calophyllum
• genus Calophyllum