Apocynaceae
Definition
A family of higher dicotyledonous plants, often tropical or subtropical, characterized by the presence of a white latex, regular hermaphrodite flowers, and follicle-type fruits; a plant belonging to this family. Many species possess high pharmacological importance due to their rich content of alkaloids and cardiotonic glycosides, while some are used ornamentally.
Bilingual Equivalents
- Apocynaceae
- Dogbane family
Grammatical & Source Details
| Inflection Type | Feminine plural noun when designating the family; invariant form as an individual adjective. |
| Formation | Borrowed from French 'apocynacées', rooted in the Latin genus name 'Apocynum', meaning dogbane. |
| Spelling / Pronunciation | [a.po.t͡ʃi.na.ˈt͡ʃe.e] |
| Source | Encyclopedia of Systematic Botany, Phytochemistry, and Plant Genetics |
Contextual Usage Examples
RO: Leandrul este o cunoscută plantă apocinacee, extrem de apreciată pentru florile sale, dar recunoscută pentru toxicitate.
EN: The oleander is a well-known apocynaceous plant, highly appreciated for its flowers but recognized for its toxicity.
RO: Cercetătorii au colectat probe din această apocinacee rară pentru a izola noi compuși chimici cu potențial antitumoral.
EN: The researchers collected samples from this rare apocynaceous plant to isolate new chemical compounds with antitumoral potential.
RO: Morfologia semințelor prezente la speciile de apocinacee include adesea un smoc de peri lungi care ajută la diseminare.
EN: The morphology of seeds present in apocynaceous species often includes a tuft of long hairs that aids in dissemination.
Idioms & Phrases
Latex de apocinacee / Apocynaceous latex
RO: Substanță fluidă, opacă și lăptoasă secretată de canalele laticifere ale acestor plante, având un rol de apărare chimică.
EN: A fluid, opaque, and milky substance secreted by the laticiferous ducts of these plants, serving a chemical defense role.
Alcaloid de apocinacee / Apocynaceae alkaloid
RO: Compus organic complex extras din țesuturile acestor plante, cu efecte fiziologice intense asupra sistemului cardiovascular.
EN: A complex organic compound extracted from the tissues of these plants, with intense physiological effects on the cardiovascular system.
Flori de tip apocinacee / Apocynaceous floral type
RO: Structură florală gamopetală, adesea cu petalele răsucite în boboc în formă de elice, caracteristică acestei familii taxonomice.
EN: A gamopetalae floral structure, often with petals twisted in the bud like a propeller, characteristic of this taxonomic family.
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