Sloanea (Noun)
Meaning
Genus of tropical hardwood timber trees.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Sloanea is a genus of tropical hardwood timber trees native to the tropical regions of Central and South America, Asia, and Pacific islands.
- Sloanea australis is an Australian native Sloanea species that produces valuable fine-grained timber.
- The Sloanea tree's timber is used for making furniture and decorative items due to its attractive appearance.
- Sloanea is a preferred tropical hardwood for shipbuilding because of its strength, density, and weathering resistance.
- These tropical Sloanea trees are highly sensitive to disturbance and degradation of their natural habitats, leading to numerous conservation efforts.