Stenocarpus (Noun)
Meaning
Small genus of timber trees; Australia to Malaysia.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Stenocarpus trees were logged extensively in the 19th century for their durable timber.
- The forest was dominated by Stenocarpus sinuatus, a species endemic to eastern Australia.
- The Stenocarpus salignus is a medium-sized tree that grows in the subtropical rainforests of New South Wales.
- In the timber industry, Stenocarpus is highly valued for its hardwood and resistance to rot.
- Conservation efforts are underway to protect the remaining Stenocarpus trees from over-logging in the Malay Peninsula.