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Myroxylon

Myroxylon

9.9
A group of tropical American trees that make a sweet-smelling resin used in perfumes and medicine
  • noun
  • /maɪˈrɒksɪlɒn/
  • Specialized
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  • Myroxylon is the genus of trees that produces Peruvian balsam.

Examples

  • The fragrant resin extracted from Myroxylon is used in perfumes and medicines.

  • Many Myroxylon species are valued for their resin.

  • Many botanists study Myroxylon due to its economic importance.

  • The Myroxylon tree grows in tropical regions.

  • Myroxylon trees are known for their beautiful white flowers and fragrant resin.

  • Farmers in tropical areas cultivate Myroxylon for its valuable balsam resin.

  • The Myroxylon species is essential in traditional medicine due to its resin's properties.

Compounds

Myroxylon balsamum
  • Specialized
9.9

A medium tree from tropical America with hard fragrant wood and a scented liquid used in perfume and medicine

Myroxylon balsamum pereirae
  • Specialized
9.9

A tree from Central and South America that makes a strong smelling resin used in perfumes and flavorings

Myroxylon pereirae
  • Specialized
9.9

A tree from Central and South America that produces a fragrant resin used in perfumes and medicines

Myroxylon toluiferum
  • Specialized
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A tropical American tree producing fragrant hard wood for fine furniture and tolu balsam for perfumes

Surface Forms

Myroxylon singular
Myroxylons plural

Etymology

Myroxylon comes from Greek parts myron 'perfume' and xylon 'wood', and you can see the 'wood' part in the word xylophone. So Myroxylon literally means 'perfume wood', which fits because these trees make a fragrant resin used in perfumes and medicines.