Definition

Noun: * A taxonomic genus of flowering plants within the family Meliaceae. This genus is characterized by being dicotyledonous (having two seed leaves) and is known for including species that produce edible tropical fruits.

Usage Notes

• "Genus Lansium" is a scientific, botanical term used in formal contexts like taxonomy, biology, and horticulture. It is not used in everyday conversation.
• It is always treated as a singular noun, even though it refers to a group of species.
• In writing, the genus name is typically italicized.

Examples

• The genus Lansium is native to Southeast Asia.
• Botanists have studied the morphological characteristics of genus Lansium.
• Several species within genus Lansium are cultivated for their fruit.

Advanced Usage

• In taxonomic hierarchy, the name is often followed by the specific epithet to denote a species (e.g., ).
• The abbreviation "gen." is sometimes used before the name in technical references (e.g., "gen. Lansium").

Variants and Related Words

• Lansium: The common shorthand for the genus name, often used interchangeably in scientific literature.
• Lansium parasiticum: The most widely known species within this genus, commonly known as langsat or lanzone.
• Meliaceae: The plant family to which this genus belongs, commonly known as the mahogany family.

Synonyms

• There are no direct common-language synonyms for this precise taxonomic grouping. In informal contexts, one might refer to "the langsat genus" or "the Lansium group of plants."

Related Terms (Contextual)

• Genus: The taxonomic rank above species and below family.
• Dicotyledon: A member of a major group of flowering plants (dicots) characterized by having two embryonic seed leaves.
• Fruit tree: A descriptive term for the practical use of plants in this genus.

Noun

1. a dicotyledonous genus of the family Meliaceae