genus nipa (Meaning)
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genus nipa (n)
monotypic genus of palms of Australasia
Synonyms & Antonyms of genus nipa
No Synonyms and anytonyms found
genus nipa Sentence Examples
- The genus Nipa is a monotypic genus containing only the species Nipa fruticans.
- Palms of the genus Nipa are native to the coastal regions of the Indo-Pacific.
- Nipa palm trees are characterized by their large, fan-shaped leaves and stilt roots.
- The genus Nipa is classified within the family Arecaceae.
- The distribution of the genus Nipa is restricted to brackish and saline habitats.
- Nipa palm trees are important components of mangrove ecosystems.
- Leaves of the genus Nipa are often used for roofing and thatching in Southeast Asia.
- The sap of the genus Nipa can be fermented to produce a local beverage called tuba.
- The genus Nipa is threatened by habitat loss and over-exploitation.
- Conservation efforts are underway to protect the remaining populations of the genus Nipa.
FAQs About the word genus nipa
monotypic genus of palms of Australasia
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The genus Nipa is a monotypic genus containing only the species Nipa fruticans.
Palms of the genus Nipa are native to the coastal regions of the Indo-Pacific.
Nipa palm trees are characterized by their large, fan-shaped leaves and stilt roots.
The genus Nipa is classified within the family Arecaceae.
