lysiloma

Thân thiện

A lysiloma tree grows in a sunlit tropical garden.

Definition

Noun: 1. A small genus of tropical American trees and shrubs belonging to the pea family (Fabaceae), characterized by having pinnate leaves and flat, straight seed pods.

Usage Notes

• "Lysiloma" is a scientific genus name used primarily in botany, biology, and horticulture. It is not commonly used in everyday conversation.
• As a proper noun (the name of a specific genus), it is typically capitalized.
• It is often followed by a species name (e.g., , ) to identify a particular type of tree within the genus.

Examples

• The Lysiloma tree is well-adapted to dry, tropical climates.
• Botanists are studying the growth patterns of several Lysiloma species.
• The wood from , known as sabicu, is prized for its durability.

Advanced Usage

• The genus Lysiloma is placed within the subfamily Mimosoideae of the Fabaceae family.
• In ecological studies, Lysiloma species are noted for their nitrogen-fixing abilities, which enrich the soil.

Variants and Related Words

• Sabicu: The common name for the wood of .
• Wild Tamarind: A common name for .
• Genus: The taxonomic rank to which belongs.

Synonyms

• There are no direct common-word synonyms for the scientific name "Lysiloma." In context, it may be referred to descriptively as:
  • A genus of tropical leguminous trees.
  • A type of Fabaceae tree with pinnate leaves.

Học thuật

Noun

1. small genus of tropical American trees and shrubs with pinnate leaves and flat straight pods

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Lysiloma
• genus Lysiloma