Calocarpum (Noun)
Meaning
A genus of tropical American trees of the family Sapotaceae.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Pouteria calocarpum is a type of evergreen tree found in the tropical rainforests of South America.
- The researchers discovered several species of Pouteria calocarpum while hiking through the Amazon rainforest.
- In some parts of Brazil, wood from the Pouteria calocarpum tree is used to build furniture.
- Pouteria calocarpum trees produce small, white fragrant flowers that are highly appreciated by local bees.
- Despite its widespread use by indigenous communities, not much is known about the medicinal properties of Pouteria calocarpum.