Sapindus (Noun)
Meaning
Type genus of the Sapindaceae.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Sapindus is a type genus of the Sapindaceae family, commonly known as the soapberry family.
- The genus Sapindus includes several species of deciduous trees and shrubs native to tropical and subtropical regions.
- Sapindus mukorossi, also known as the soapnut tree, is a species of Sapindus that is widely cultivated for its fruit.
- The Sapindus genus is characterized by its pinnately compound leaves and small, white or yellowish flowers.
- Sapindus saponaria, or the soapberry tree, is a species of Sapindus that is native to the southeastern United States.