genus acrocarpus (Meaning)

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genus acrocarpus (n)

small genus of trees of Indonesia and Malaysia

No Synonyms and anytonyms found

The genus Acrocarpus belongs to the plant family Fabaceae and includes several species of trees and shrubs.
Acrocarpus species are native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Acrocarpus trees typically have bipinnate leaves with numerous leaflets and small, inconspicuous flowers arranged in axillary racemes.
The bark of Acrocarpus trees is often smooth and gray, with a distinctive fissured pattern as they mature.
The wood of Acrocarpus species is widely used for construction, furniture making, and other industrial applications.
Acrocarpus trees are also known for their medicinal properties, with extracts from their bark and leaves used in traditional medicine.
The genus Acrocarpus has several notable species, including Acrocarpus fraxinifolius, known for its large size and spreading crown.
Acrocarpus is closely related to the genus Intsia, which includes the valuable timber species known as Indian rosewood.
The conservation status of Acrocarpus species varies depending on the region and species, with some facing threats from habitat loss and overexploitation.
Research into the ecology, genetics, and sustainable management of Acrocarpus species is ongoing to ensure their conservation and utilization.

small genus of trees of Indonesia and Malaysia

No synonyms found.

No antonyms found.

The genus Acrocarpus belongs to the plant family Fabaceae and includes several species of trees and shrubs.

Acrocarpus species are native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Acrocarpus trees typically have bipinnate leaves with numerous leaflets and small, inconspicuous flowers arranged in axillary racemes.

The bark of Acrocarpus trees is often smooth and gray, with a distinctive fissured pattern as they mature.