Elaeocarpus (Noun)
Meaning
Type genus of the family Elaeocarpaceae.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The genus Elaeocarpus, commonly known as the smooth-beaded or wild blueberry, contains over 500 species.
- Elaeocarpus is the type genus of the family Elaeocarpaceae, a group of flowering plants native to tropical Asia and the Pacific Islands.
- Members of the genus Elaeocarpus have been widely cultivated for their fruit, with some species grown as ornamental plants.
- Many species of Elaeocarpus are highly valued for their timber, which is often used in furniture making.
- The fruits of the many species of Elaeocarpus are highly variable in size, color, and flavor, with some being edible.