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genus Calophyllum

genus Calophyllum

9.9
A group of tropical evergreen trees often used for timber and decoration
  • noun
  • /ˈdʒɛnəs kəˈlɒfɪləm/
  • Specialized
translation icon : género Calophyllum
  • Many species in the genus Calophyllum are known for their attractive glossy leaves and large, fragrant flowers.

Examples

  • Researchers discovered a new species belonging to the genus Calophyllum in the rainforests of Southeast Asia.

  • The timber from certain trees in the genus Calophyllum is highly prized in tropical regions.

  • The genus Calophyllum includes several species of tropical trees.

  • Many species in the genus Calophyllum are prized for their timber.

  • Researchers discovered a new species belonging to the genus Calophyllum in the rainforests of Southeast Asia.

  • The timber from certain trees in the genus Calophyllum is highly prized in tropical regions.

  • Many species in the genus Calophyllum are known for their attractive glossy leaves and large, fragrant flowers.

Synonyms

Calophyllum
vsgenus Calophyllum
  • Specialized
9.9

Tropical evergreen trees with shiny leaves that are used for timber and medicine

focuses more on timber and ornamental value than on medicinal uses

Surface Forms

genus Calophyllum singular
genera Calophyllum plural

Morphology

genus + Calophyllum

The phrase is a straightforward taxonomic noun phrase: knowing 'genus' (a biological rank grouping related species) and 'Calophyllum' (a named group of tropical trees) allows a learner to infer it refers to the taxonomic group containing Calophyllum species. This compositional pattern is regular and cross-linguistically common, so the meaning is directly derivable from the parts.

Etymology

Genus Calophyllum comes from Greek words meaning 'beautiful' and 'leaf', called calo and phyllum. These trees often have shiny, wide leaves, so the name helps you remember this group of tropical trees.