genus Lithocarpus
Definition
- Noun:
- A genus of trees: "Genus Lithocarpus" is the scientific name for a group of evergreen trees commonly known as the tanbark oaks or stone oaks.
- Botanical classification: It refers to a specific genus within the beech family, Fagaceae, distinguished by its fruit, which is a hard, nut-like acorn.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The forest was dominated by species from the genus Lithocarpus.
- Botanists study the evolution of genus Lithocarpus in Southeast Asia.
Advanced Usage
- In botanical nomenclature: The name is always italicized in scientific writing, and the genus name is capitalized.
- The specimen was identified as Lithocarpus densiflorus.
Variants and Related Words
- Lithocarpus (n): The standardized, abbreviated form of the full genus name used in botanical contexts.
- Lithocarpus includes over 300 species.
- Tanbark oak (n): The common name for trees in this genus, referring to their bark historically used in tanning leather.
- Stone oak (n): Another common name, referring to the hard fruit.
Synonyms
- Tanbark oaks: The primary common name for the genus.
- Stone oaks: An alternative common name.
Related Terms
- Fagaceae (n): The plant family to which this genus belongs.
- Quercus (n): The genus of true oaks, a closely related genus within the same family.
Noun
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tanbark oaks
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