Erythroxylum: meaning, definitions and examples

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Erythroxylum

 

[ ษ›rษชหˆฮธrษ’ksษชlสŒm ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

botanical term

Erythroxylum is a genus of flowering plants in the family Erythroxylaceae, primarily known for its various species that are native to tropical regions. These plants are often characterized by their shrubby growth forms and glossy leaves. Some species within this genus are notable for containing alkaloids such as cocaine, which have significant pharmacological effects. The genus is studied for its ecological significance and potential medicinal uses.

Synonyms

Medicinal plant, coca, shrub

Examples of usage

  • Erythroxylum coca is a source of cocaine.
  • Researchers examined the Erythroxylum species for medicinal properties.
  • Erythroxylum plants thrive in tropical environments.

Translations

Translations of the word "Erythroxylum" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น Erythroxylum

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๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Erythroxylum

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ Erythroxylum

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๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Erythroxylum

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๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Erythroxylum

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ Erythroxylum

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท Erythroxylum

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๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฅูŠุฑูŠุซุฑูˆูƒุณูŠู„ูŠู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Erythroxylum

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Erythroxylum

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็บขๆœจๅฑž

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Erythroxylum

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ Erythroxylum

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๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Erythroxylum

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Erythroxylum

Etymology

The name 'Erythroxylum' is derived from the Greek words 'erythros', meaning 'red', and 'xylon', meaning 'wood'. The nomenclature reflects the distinctive features of the plants within this genus, with many species displaying a notable reddish hue in their bark or foliage. The genus was first described in the early 19th century by botanists who were investigating the flora of South America. Erythroxylum species have been historically significant due to their use by indigenous peoples for their psychoactive properties. The discovery of cocaine's extraction from Erythroxylum coca in the mid-19th century further propelled interest in the genus, leading to extensive studies in botany and pharmacology. Today, Erythroxylum remains a subject of research, particularly regarding its ecological roles and potential therapeutic applications.