sterculia

Thân thiện

A tall sterculia tree stands in a sunlit tropical garden.

Definition

Noun: 1. A tree of the genus Sterculia: Any of various tropical trees belonging to the genus Sterculia, which is part of the mallow family (Malvaceae). These trees are known for their distinctive seed pods and, in some species, their unpleasant-smelling flowers.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The large, woody fruit of the sterculia split open to reveal shiny black seeds.
  • Several species of sterculia are cultivated for their ornamental value and for the fiber obtained from their bark.

Advanced Usage

• Botanical Context: The genus name is derived from Sterculius, the Roman god of manure, referring to the foul odor of the flowers of some species within this genus.

Variants and Related Words

• Sterculiaceae (n): An older family name for a grouping that included the genus ; many of these plants are now classified within the expanded Malvaceae family.
• Sterculia gum (n): A type of gum or resin exuded by some trees of the genus , such as karaya gum.

Synonyms

• Tropical tree (general category)
• Bottle tree (common name for some species, like )

Related Terms

• Genus: A taxonomic rank grouping together closely related species. is a genus.
• Malvaceae: The mallow family, a large family of flowering plants that includes , hibiscus, cotton, and cacao.

Học thuật

Noun

1. any tree of the genus Sterculia