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Harpullia cupanioides

Harpullia cupanioides

9.9
A fast-growing tree from India and the East Indies grown for strong wood used in building
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : Harpullia cupanioides
  • The durable wood of Harpullia cupanioides is widely used in local construction projects.

Examples

  • Villagers planted Harpullia cupanioides for both shade and timber supply.

  • The Harpullia cupanioides is known for its rapid growth.

  • Botanists documented the growth patterns of Harpullia cupanioides in its native habitat.

  • Many builders prefer Harpullia cupanioides for its durable wood.

  • The durable wood of Harpullia cupanioides is widely used in local construction projects.

  • Villagers planted Harpullia cupanioides for both shade and timber supply.

  • Botanists documented the growth patterns of Harpullia cupanioides in its native habitat.

Surface Forms

Harpullia cupanioides singular
Harpullia cupanioides plural

Morphology

harpullia + cupanioides

This is a scientific Latin binomial (genus + species epithet) rather than a compositional English phrase: the elements 'harpullia' and especially 'cupanioides' are not common English words and the latter is not defined in the dictionary entry. A B1 learner who knows the constituent items would not be able to derive the empirical meaning 'a fast-growing tree native to India and the East Indies' from these parts, so the name functions as an opaque taxonomic label rather than a transparent descriptive phrase.

Etymology

Harpullia cupanioides is a scientific name that gives a simple picture: the second part, cupanioides, uses the Latin ending 'oides' which means 'like', so it says this Harpullia is 'like Cupania'. That's why the name helps you remember it is a tree similar to other timber trees and often used for wood.