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Having the appearance of minute girders or crossed beams [rare term]. Related to or characteristic of a trabecula (a small, often beam-like, structure of connective tissue).  

Ring-shaped cylinder; The receptacle of a flower, usually used when part of the receptacle is swollen into a distinct cushion (as in many Ochnaceae). The receptacle of the flower. An enlargement or protrusion that sticks out.  

Cylindrical; Cylindrical and laterally compressed, with contractions or swellings at irregular intervals, nearly the same as moniliform (which is more regular). (Torulose has been used (incorrectly) for regularly spaced contractions).  

Twisted in different directions.  

(2-dimensional shape) in the shape of a torus, a ring-shaped cylinder.  

(3-dimensional shape) inversely conical. Cone-shaped, the apex downward.  

(In nomenclature) not a true nomenclatural type but a specimen collected later than the date of publication of the taxon name in question from the type locality or from the area from which the species was described.  

(Du Rietz) group of related individuals of a particular taxon occuring within a specific geographical area.