Santalum: meaning, definitions and examples
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Santalum
[ หsรฆn.tษ.lษm ]
botanical term
Santalum is a genus of trees and shrubs known commonly as sandalwoods. These plants are famous for their aromatic heartwood, which is used in perfumes, incense, and traditional medicine. The most well-known species is Santalum album, or Indian sandalwood, prized for its highly fragrant oil.
Synonyms
aromatic plant, sandalwood, wood.
Examples of usage
- The essential oil of Santalum is often used in aromatherapy.
- Santalum trees are cultivated in various parts of the world for their valuable wood.
- In many cultures, Santalum is revered for its spiritual significance.
Translations
Translations of the word "Santalum" in other languages:
๐ต๐น sรขndalo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเคเคคเคพเคฒเคฎ
๐ฉ๐ช Sandelholz
๐ฎ๐ฉ sandal
๐บ๐ฆ ัะฐะฝะดะฐะป
๐ต๐ฑ sandalowiec
๐ฏ๐ต ใตใณใใซใ
๐ซ๐ท santal
๐ช๐ธ sรกndalo
๐น๐ท sandal aฤacฤฑ
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฐ๋ฌ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุณุงูุชุงูููู
๐จ๐ฟ santal
๐ธ๐ฐ santal
๐จ๐ณ ๆช้ฆ
๐ธ๐ฎ sandalovina
๐ฎ๐ธ sandali
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะฐะฝะดะฐะป
๐ฌ๐ช แกแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ sandal
๐ฒ๐ฝ sรกndalo
Etymology
The term 'Santalum' originates from the Latin word 'santalum', which refers to sandalwood, a term derived from the Sanskrit word 'chandana'. Santalum species have been known for centuries for their fragrant wood and oil, used in various traditional practices. The use of sandalwood dates back to ancient societies in India, where it was highly valued not only for its pleasing aroma but also its medicinal properties. The genus name 'Santalum' was assigned in the 18th century as part of the scientific classification of plants. Due to overharvesting and habitat loss, some Santalum species are now considered endangered, which has led to increased conservation efforts in recent years.