Genus Chloroxylon (Noun)
Meaning
Deciduous trees of India and Sri Lanka.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The deciduous trees belonging to the genus Chloroxylon are commonly found in the south Indian forests and provide important timber.
- Chloroxylon swietenia, a tree species in the genus, is often referred to as 'East Indian satinwood' due to its valuable wood properties.
- In the genus Chloroxylon, Chloroxylon swietenia is one of the species frequently cited for its restricted distribution in parts of India and Sri Lanka.
- Experts classify the deciduous tree species under the genus Chloroxylon into a single or a few species within the family Rutaceae.
- Historically, the classification of Chloroxylon trees has undergone revisions, and its exact segregation within the 'true citrus family' Rutaceae remains under ongoing study.