genus melia

Thân thiện

A botanist examines a leaf from a genus Melia tree.

Definition

Noun: - The type genus of the Meliaceae family: Genus Melia is the genus that serves as the standard reference for the mahogany family, Meliaceae. It primarily consists of deciduous trees native to regions including East India and Australia, noted for their leaves which are similar in appearance to those of the ash tree.

Usage

• Scientific Classification: Used in botanical and biological contexts to refer to this specific taxonomic group.
  • The botanist specialized in studying trees within genus Melia.
  • This species is classified under genus Melia in the family Meliaceae.

Advanced Usage

• In Botanical Description: The genus is often described in terms of its distinguishing characteristics, such as leaf morphology.
  • The key diagnostic feature for genus Melia is its pinnate leaves that bear a resemblance to ash leaves.

Variants and Related Words

• Melia: Often used as a shorthand for the full genus name in scientific literature.
  • The compound was isolated from Melia azedarach.
• Meliaceae: The family name to which this genus belongs.
  • The Meliaceae family includes other important timber genera like Swietenia (mahogany).
• Mahogany family: A common name for the Meliaceae family.

Synonyms

• Type genus of Meliaceae: This is a descriptive synonym specifying its taxonomic role.

Notes

• As a proper noun referring to a specific genus, it is typically italicized in scientific writing (e.g., or ). In general text, it may not be italicized. The term is highly specialized and primarily used in academic, horticultural, or botanical contexts.

Học thuật

Noun

1. type genus of the Meliaceae: East Indian and Australian deciduous trees with leaves resembling those of the ash

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