Acuminatus
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Also known as: acuminata, acuminatum
A morphological epithet describing leaves, petals, or other organs that taper gradually to a long, sharp point — the acuminate tip. It is one of the standard terms for leaf apex shape. Appears as acuminatus (masculine), acuminata (feminine), or acuminatum (neuter).
Etymology
From Latin acuminatus, past participle of acuminare (to sharpen to a point), from acumen (a point, sharpness), from acuere (to sharpen).
Example
“Magnolia acuminata (cucumber tree) is named for its long-pointed leaves, and many tropical Ficus species have acuminate leaf tips that shed rain efficiently in wet climates.”