Lecythidaceae

GPTKB entity

Statements (45)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:family
gptkbp:characterized_by woody plants
large fruits
gptkbp:contains Lecythis
Couroupita
Eschweilera
gptkbp:cultivation gptkb:gardens
nut production
plantations
ornamental value
gptkbp:cultural_diversity approximately 300 species
over 20 genera
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Lecythidaceae
gptkbp:includes shrubs
trees
gptkbp:is_characterized_by hardwood
high biodiversity
large seeds
tropical habitat
gptkbp:is_found_in gptkb:Central_America
gptkb:South_America
West Africa
gptkbp:is_known_for cultural significance
economic value
nutritious seeds
unique fruit structure
gptkbp:is_part_of tropical forests
ecosystem dynamics
biodiversity conservation efforts
order Lecythidales
gptkbp:is_related_to Brazil nut tree
gptkbp:is_studied_in gptkb:ecology
agriculture
botany
forestry
gptkbp:is_threatened_by climate change
deforestation
habitat loss
gptkbp:is_used_for ornamental purposes
timber
gptkbp:native_to tropical regions
gptkbp:strategic_importance medicinal uses
food sources
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Ericales
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6