Genus Austrocedrus (Noun)
Meaning
One species; formerly included in genus Libocedrus.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The genus Austrocedrus includes one species, Austrocedrus chilensis, formerly included in genus Libocedrus.
- Austrocedrus chilensis, a coniferous tree, was once classified under the genus Libocedrus but is now recognized as part of the genus Austrocedrus.
- Austrocedrus chilensis is a monotypic species, meaning it is the only species within the genus Austrocedrus, having been separated from the genus Libocedrus.
- Prior to its reclassification, Austrocedrus chilensis was a part of the genus Libocedrus, but is now solely included in the genus Austrocedrus.
- Austrocedrus, which consists of a single species, Austrocedrus chilensis, was once a part of the larger genus Libocedrus but is now considered distinct.