Genus Culcita (Noun)
Meaning
Includes some plants usually placed in e.g. genus Dicksonia: terrestrial ferns resembling bracken; tropical America; Malaysia to Australia and Polynesia; southwestern Europe and Atlantic islands.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Genus Culcita includes some plants that are usually placed in other genera, such as Dicksonia.
- Terrestrial ferns that resemble bracken are often classified under the genus Culcita.
- The geographical distribution of the genus Culcita covers tropical America, Malaysia to Australia and Polynesia, as well as southwestern Europe and Atlantic islands.
- Specific examples of ferns that are classified within the genus Culcita include certain species found in tropical America.
- Plants belonging to the genus Culcita can thrive in a variety of tropical environments around the world, including the Atlantic islands.