genus manihot

Thân thiện

A farmer harvests the roots of a genus Manihot plant.

Definition

Noun: - A taxonomic category of flowering plants: "Genus Manihot" is the scientific name for a group of tropical plants within the spurge family (Euphorbiaceae). This genus is primarily known for containing species that are cultivated for their starchy roots.

Usage

• The term is used in botanical, agricultural, and scientific contexts to classify and discuss a specific group of related plants.
• : The study focused on the genetic diversity within genus Manihot.
• : Several species in genus Manihot are grown as staple food crops.

Advanced Usage

• In taxonomic hierarchy: The name is always formatted with the genus capitalized and often italicized (). It sits above the level of species.
  • Example: Manihot esculenta is the most economically significant species within genus Manihot.

Variants and Related Words

• Manihot (n): The abbreviated, italicized form commonly used in scientific writing.
  • Example: Research on Manihot has led to improved crop varieties.
• Cassava (n): The common name for the most important cultivated species () within this genus.
• Tapioca (n): A starch extracted from the cassava root.

Synonyms

• Cassava genus: A descriptive synonym referencing the most well-known plant in the group.

Related Terms (Contextual)

• Euphorbiaceae (n): The botanical family to which genus Manihot belongs.
• Species (n): The classification level below genus; individual types within the group (e.g., ).

Học thuật

Noun

1. genus of economically important tropical plants: cassava

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Manihot
• genus Manihot