Genus Pterocarpus (Noun)
Meaning
Genus of tropical trees or climbers having usually broadly winged pods.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Pterocarpus, a genus of tropical trees and climbers, is widely distributed in tropical regions around the world, including Africa, Asia, and the Americas.
- The genus_Pterocarpus is composed of about 40 species, most of which are native to tropical Africa and Asia.
- The wood of genus_Pterocarpus is highly valued for furniture making and other wood products due to its excellent durability and resistance to insect attack.
- One of the best-known members of the genus_Pterocarpus is the African padauk, which is prized for its brightly colored wood.
- Some species within the genus_Pterocarpus have medicinal properties and have been used in traditional medicine for centuries.