Genus Holarrhena (Noun)
Meaning
Genus of deciduous trees and shrubs of tropical Africa and Asia.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The genus Holarrhena is a group of deciduous trees and shrubs native to tropical Africa and Asia.
- The genus Holarrhena consists of about 100 species, ranging in size from small shrubs to large trees.
- Holarrhena is a monotypic genus, meaning it only contains one species, Holarrhena antidysenterica.
- The genus Holarrhena is characterized by its smooth, grey bark and elliptical leaves that are typically 10-20 cm long.
- Holarrhena antidysenterica, the only species in the genus Holarrhena, is a medium-sized tree that grows up to 15 meters tall.