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Palmaceae

Palmaceae

9.5
A group of tropical trees and plants like coconut and date palms
  • noun
  • /pɑːlˈmeɪsiː/
  • Specialized
translation icon : Palmae
  • The Palmaceae family includes the coconut and date palm among its many members.

Examples

  • Many ornamental plants sold in nurseries belong to the Palmaceae family.

  • Researchers are studying the ecological impact of Palmaceae in tropical rainforests.

  • The Palmaceae family includes many species of tropical plants.

  • Many Palmaceae species are used for ornamental purposes.

  • Many ornamental plants sold in nurseries belong to the Palmaceae family.

  • The Palmaceae family includes the coconut and date palm among its many members.

  • Researchers are studying the ecological impact of Palmaceae in tropical rainforests.

Synonyms

family Palmae
vsPalmaceae
  • Specialized
7.4

A group of tropical trees and plants with tall trunks and big leaves like coconut and date palms

is the same group named with modern botanical terminology
Palmae
vsPalmaceae
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of tropical plants like coconut or date palms with tall trunks and large leaves

is the same group but named in current botanical usage
palm family
vsPalmaceae
  • Specialized
5.8

A group of mainly tropical plants like coconut and date trees with large leaves

uses a formal botanical name instead of everyday wording
Arecaceae
vsPalmaceae
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of tropical trees and shrubs that includes palm trees

is the everyday name rather than the scientific Latin label

Surface Forms

Palmaceae singular
Palmaceae plural

Morphology

Palmaceae = palm (semi-transparent) = palm + aceae

The base 'palm' is recognizable, but the suffix '-aceae' is a specialized botanical family marker unfamiliar to many learners.

Etymology

Palmaceae comes from the Latin root palm, meaning 'palm tree' and also the 'palm of the hand', plus the ending -aceae that shows a plant family. So Palmaceae literally means the 'palm family', which is why it names the family of coconut, date and other palm trees.