genus Pongamia
Definition
Proper noun: * A taxonomic classification: Genus Pongamia is a genus of flowering plants in the legume family, Fabaceae. It is a monotypic genus, meaning it contains only one recognized species.
Usage
- is used in scientific and botanical contexts to classify a specific type of plant.
- It is always capitalized as it is a proper noun (a scientific name).
Examples
- The oil derived from genus Pongamia is being studied for biofuel production.
- Genus Pongamia is native to tropical and temperate Asia.
- Botanists re-examined the classification of genus Pongamia.
Advanced Usage
- In taxonomic hierarchy, belongs to the family Fabaceae. The genus name is italicized in scientific writing.
Variants and Related Words
- Pongamia (n): Often used as a shorthand for the full genus name, especially in compound forms (e.g., oil, tree).
- Pongamia pinnata (n): The sole species within this genus, commonly known as the Indian beech or pongam tree.
Synonyms
- Indian beech genus: A common name-based synonym referring to its single species.
Different Meanings
This term has a single, specific meaning in botanical taxonomy and does not have other general definitions.
Noun
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one species: Indian beech
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