Family Dilleniaceae (Noun)
Meaning
Chiefly tropical shrubs and trees and climbers having leathery leaves or flattened leaflike stems: genera Dillenia and Hibbertia.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Dilleniaceae is a family of flowering plants, mostly consisting of trees, shrubs, and climbers native to tropical regions.
- The family Dillenia includes several species of plants, commonly known as elephants ear or elephant's ear, due to their large leaves.
- In the tropical forests of Asia, members of the family Dilleniaceae can be found growing as trees or shrubs with leathery leaves.
- Hibbertia, a genus in the family Dillenia, is known for its flattened leaflike stems that resemble tiny leaves.
- Some species of the family Dilleniaceae are cultivated for their ornamental value, such as the Dillenia suffruticosa, which is prized for its showy flowers.