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Santalaceae

Santalaceae

1 9.9
A group of mainly tropical plants like sandalwood trees and shrubs
  • noun
  • /ˌsæn.təlˈeɪ.siː/
  • Specialized
translation icon : Santaláceas
  • Researchers are studying the ecological role of Santalaceae species in tropical forests.

Examples

  • The Santalaceae family includes many aromatic plants.

  • The Santalaceae family includes the well-known sandalwood tree.

  • Botanists have identified several medicinal plants within the Santalaceae.

  • Did you know that Santalaceae is known for its sandalwood?

  • The Santalaceae family includes several species known for their aromatic woods, such as sandalwood.

  • Some members of the Santalaceae family are valued for their medicinal properties and are used in herbal remedies.

  • The Santalaceae family consists of plants that often grow in tropical regions and feature unique fruiting habits.

Synonyms

family Santalaceae
vsSantalaceae
  • Specialized
9.5

A group of tropical plants like mistletoe that have one seed in each fruit

is the same meaning but appears as the Latin name without 'family' before it
sandalwood family
vsSantalaceae
  • Specialized
8.0

A group of mainly tropical trees, shrubs, and herbs that have nuts or single seeds, including the sandalwood tree

is the formal Latin name rather than a common name with an example

Compounds

family Santalaceae
  • Specialized
9.5

A group of tropical plants like mistletoe that have one seed in each fruit

Surface Forms

Santalaceae singular
Santalaceae plural

Morphology

Santalaceae = sandalwood + Santalum (opaque) = Santal + aceae

Formed from the Latinized genus name (Santal-/Santalum) plus the specialized botanical suffix '-aceae' meaning 'family', which is a technical formation not transparent to general learners.

Etymology

Santalaceae comes from the plant name Santalum, the sandalwood tree, and that name goes back to old Indian words for 'sandalwood' or 'fragrant wood'. So Santalaceae is the 'sandalwood family', which helps you remember it includes sandalwood and related trees.