Tiliaceae (Noun)
Meaning
Chiefly trees and shrubs of tropical and temperate regions of especially southeastern Asia and Brazil; genera Tilia, Corchorus, Entelea, Grewia, Sparmannia.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The Tiliaceae family consists of trees and shrubs that are widely distributed in tropical and temperate regions of southeastern Asia and Brazil.
- Members of the Tiliaceae family, such as Tilia and Corchorus, have been used for centuries in traditional medicine.
- In Brazil, the Tiliaceae family is represented by several species of Grewia, which are known for their edible fruits.
- Sparmannia, a genus in the Tiliaceae family, is commonly found in tropical regions of Asia and is prized for its beautiful flowers.
- The Tiliaceae family has undergone significant changes in classification over the years, with some genera, such as Entelea, being reclassified or repositioned within the family.