Flacourtia Family (Noun)
Meaning
Chiefly tropical trees and shrubs.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The Flacourtia family is a group of flowering plants that consists of about 80 species, mostly tropical trees and shrubs.
- Members of the Flacourtia family are widely distributed across the tropical regions of the world, with a high concentration in Southeast Asia.
- These tropical trees and shrubs in the Flacourtia family have simple, alternate leaves that are often arranged in a spiral pattern along the stem.
- The Flacourtia family includes a diverse range of tropical trees and shrubs, from small shrubs to large trees that can grow up to 30 meters tall.
- Many species in the Flacourtia family are valued for their timber, fruits, and medicinal properties, and are often cultivated in tropical regions.