genus malpighia

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Noun genus malpighia has 1 sense

Malpighia, genus Malpighia - type genus of the Malpighiaceae
--₁ is a kind of rosid dicot genus
--₁ is a member of Malpighiaceae, family Malpighiaceae
--₁ has members: jiqui, Malpighia obovata

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Genus Malpighia

Description:

The genus Malpighia refers to a group of tropical flowering plants that belong to the family Malpighiaceae. This genus is named after Marcello Malpighi, an Italian physician, biologist, and botanist.

Senses:

1. (Noun) A taxonomic genus that includes various species of tropical plants.

Usage:

Noun:

In this genus, the Malpighia emarginata species is particularly known for its edible fruits, commonly called acerola or Barbados cherry.

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Noun:

The genus Malpighia includes over 50 species of tropical plants.
Researchers have discovered a new species within the Malpighia genus.
The Malpighia emarginata is commonly cultivated for its delicious cherry-like fruits.

genus malacosoma genus malacothamnus genus malaxis genus malcolmia genus mallotus genus malope genus malopterurus genus malosma genus malpighia genus malus genus malva genus malvastrum genus malvaviscus genus mammea genus mammillaria genus mammut genus mammuthus

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