Triplochiton (Noun)
Meaning
Small genus of tropical African trees with maplelike leaves.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The newly discovered species of Triplochiton scleroxylon has adaptations that enable it to thrive in regions with low rainfall.
- In its native tropical Africa, the Triplochiton tree can grow up to 45 meters tall, supporting a variety of flora and fauna.
- Local woodworkers prize the durable and versatile wood of the Triplochiton tree for furniture-making and construction.
- A group of botanists set out to study the Triplochiton species, which have distinctive maplelike leaves.
- Triplochiton trees have been an integral part of traditional medicine in West Africa for centuries, with various parts used to treat different ailments.