Genus Palaquium (Noun)
Meaning
Large genus of Malaysian trees with milky juice and leathery leaves.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The genus Palaquium forms a large group of evergreen trees native to Malaysia, often having leathery leaves and trunks covered in milky latex.
- Malaysian forest canopies are often home to various species within the genus Palaquium, as these tree species thrive in the local tropical environment.
- Taxonomists have grouped the genus Palaquium as part of the Sapotaceae family due to the unique characteristics shared among the trees, such as milky sap production.
- Researchers studying the genus Palaquium found several species exhibit significant variations in seed size, ranging from small and dimpled to larger and smoother varieties.
- In Malaysian folklore, the genus Palaquium is believed to possess medicinal properties, as the milky sap was traditionally used to treat various ailments.