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Ruptiliocarpon

Ruptiliocarpon

9.9
A group of tree species that grow in Central America
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The newly discovered Ruptiliocarpon species has unique fruit rarely seen in Central American forests.

Examples

  • Researchers compared the wood anatomy of Ruptiliocarpon to that of related genera.

  • A Ruptiliocarpon tree was found growing alongside riverbanks in Costa Rica.

  • The Ruptiliocarpon trees grow abundantly in tropical regions.

  • Did you know that Ruptiliocarpon is closely related to Lepidobotrys?

  • A Ruptiliocarpon tree can reach impressive heights, making it a prominent feature in the Central American rainforest.

  • The leaves of the Ruptiliocarpon are broad and glossy, providing a lush canopy for the wildlife below.

  • During our expedition, we documented several Ruptiliocarpon specimens thriving in the moist climate of the tropical jungle.

Compounds

Ruptiliocarpon caracolito
  • Specialized
9.9

A large Costa Rican tree whose light-colored wood people use for cabinets

Surface Forms

Ruptiliocarpon singular
Ruptiliocarpons plural

Etymology

Ruptiliocarpon looks like a name made from the parts rupt ('break') and carpon (from Greek karpos, 'fruit'), so a helpful way to remember it is as a tree with 'broken' or unusual fruit. That fits a genus of Central American trees that are known for their special fruit.