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Jacquinia

Jacquinia

9.9
A group of tropical American shrubs and small trees with evergreen leaves and flower clusters
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The rare Jacquinia shrubs thrive in the subtropical forests of the Caribbean.

Examples

  • Researchers studied the medicinal properties of several species within the Jacquinia genus.

  • Many gardeners love Jacquinia for its beautiful flowers.

  • Botanists debated whether Jacquinia should be classified under the Primulaceae or Myrsinaceae family.

  • The Jacquinia plant thrives in tropical climates.

  • The rare Jacquinia shrubs thrive in the subtropical forests of the Caribbean.

  • Researchers studied the medicinal properties of several species within the Jacquinia genus.

  • Many gardeners love Jacquinia for its beautiful flowers.

Compounds

Jacquinia armillaris
  • Specialized
9.9

A small shrub or tree from the West Indies with hard glossy yellow-brown seeds used to make bracelets

Jacquinia keyensis
  • Specialized
9.9

A shrub or small tree from the Caribbean with thick, tough leaves and very hard wood

Surface Forms

Jacquinia singular
Jacquiniae plural

Etymology

Jacquinia comes from the name of the botanist Jacquin. It was given to a group of tropical shrubs and small trees, so the name tells you these plants were named after a person.