elaeocarpaceae

• Família taxonômica de árvores e arbustos que ocorrem em regiões tropicais e subtropicais, algumas das quais fornecem madeira útil; em algumas classificações, essa família é incluída em Santalales.

A taxonomic family of trees and shrubs found in warm regions, some of which produce useful timber; in certain classifications, this family is included within the Santalaceae family.

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1. Botanical taxonC2formalscientific

   A group of trees and shrubs widely distributed in warm regions; some species yield useful timber, and the taxon is sometimes classified within the family Santalaceae.

   Táxon botânico

   • Elaeocarpaceae includes many tropical species known for their hard wood.
   • Botanists debate whether Elaeocarpaceae should be merged into Santalaceae.
   • The timber from certain Elaeocarpaceae trees is used in furniture making.
   • Several Elaeocarpaceae genera are found in Southeast Asian rainforests.