Genus Castanospermum (Noun)
Meaning
A rosid dicot genus of the subfamily Papilionoideae having one species: Moreton Bay chestnut.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The genus Castanospermum is a monotypic genus of the subfamily Papilionoideae, consisting of only one species, the Moreton Bay chestnut.
- Castanospermum is native to eastern Australia and is commonly found in the coastal regions of New South Wales and Queensland.
- The Moreton Bay chestnut, the only species in the genus Castanospermum, is a large evergreen tree that can grow up to 40 meters tall.
- The seeds of the genus Castanospermum, specifically the Moreton Bay chestnut, are toxic and should not be ingested.
- The genus Castanospermum is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks due to its attractive flowers and large canopy.