genus leitneria
Definition
- Noun:
- A taxonomic genus containing a single species, Leitneria floridana, commonly known as corkwood: "genus Leitneria" refers to a specific genus of flowering plants in the family Leitneriaceae, characterized by this sole species.
Usage
- Scientific Classification: Used primarily in botanical contexts to classify and refer to this specific genus.
- The plant specimen was identified as belonging to the genus Leitneria.
Advanced Usage
- In Taxonomic Literature: The name is used formally in scientific descriptions and phylogenetic studies.
- The study focused on the phylogenetic placement of genus Leitneria within the order Sapindales.
Variants and Related Words
- Leitneria (n): The abbreviated form of the genus name, often used in the same contexts.
- Leitneria is a monotypic genus.
- Leitneriaceae (n): The plant family to which this genus belongs.
- The family Leitneriaceae contains only the genus Leitneria.
- Leitneria floridana (n): The full scientific name (binomial nomenclature) for the single species within this genus.
- Corkwood, or Leitneria floridana, is native to the southeastern United States.
Synonyms
- Corkwood genus: A common name-based synonym referring to the same taxonomic group.
Notes
- This is a highly specialized term used almost exclusively in scientific, academic, or horticultural contexts. It is a proper noun and is typically capitalized.
Noun
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one species: corkwood
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