Symplocus (Noun)
Meaning
Type and sole genus of Symplocaceae including sweetleaf.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Symplocos is the sole genus of the flowering plant family Symplocaceae which includes around 250 to 300 species.
- This family Symplocaceae containing the single genus Symplocos is placed within the order Ericales.
- Symplocos species, particularly Symplocos lucida, are widely cultivated for their attractive foliage and are often called sweetleaf.
- Symplocaceae, with Symplocos as its type genus, is an ancient lineage that diverged from its closest relatives during the early Cretaceous period.
- In tropical regions, Symplocos species are often used for timber, dyes, and various medicinal products, contributing to their local importance.