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genus Pandanus

genus Pandanus

9.9
A group of tropical plants called screw pines that includes many species
  • noun
  • /ˈdʒɛnəs ˈpændənəs/
  • Specialized
translation icon : género Pandanus
  • The genus Pandanus includes hundreds of species found throughout tropical regions.

Examples

  • Botanists studied the genus Pandanus to understand its role in coastal ecosystems.

  • Several economically important plants belong to the genus Pandanus.

  • The genus Pandanus includes many species found in tropical regions.

  • Studies on the genus Pandanus reveal its ecological importance.

  • The genus Pandanus consists of various plants that thrive in tropical climates.

  • Research on the genus Pandanus shows how it adapts to different environmental conditions.

  • Many native species belong to the genus Pandanus, which is vital for local ecosystems.

Surface Forms

genus Pandanus singular
genera Pandanus plural

Morphology

genus + pandanus

The phrase is compositionally built from 'genus' (a taxonomic rank) and 'Pandanus' (the name of a screwpine), so a learner who knows both words can infer it denotes the taxonomic group containing Pandanus species. This follows standard biological naming conventions found across languages, making the meaning predictable from the constituents.

Etymology

Genus Pandanus names a 'group of related plants' called Pandanus, often known as 'screw pines'. These plants have long leaves that grow in a spiral, like a screw, so the image helps you remember that genus Pandanus means the group of these tropical plants.