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Oxandra

Oxandra

9.9
A group of tropical trees from Central and South America
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The Oxandra genus is commonly found in the rainforests of Central and South America.

Examples

  • The Oxandra tree grows in the Amazon rainforest.

  • Several species of Oxandra are cultivated for their attractive foliage and fragrant flowers.

  • Botanists are studying the medicinal properties of various Oxandra trees.

  • Have you ever seen an Oxandra in the wild?

  • Several species of Oxandra are cultivated for their attractive foliage and fragrant flowers.

  • The Oxandra genus is commonly found in the rainforests of Central and South America.

  • Botanists are studying the medicinal properties of various Oxandra trees.

Compounds

Oxandra lanceolata
  • Specialized
9.9

A tropical tree whose strong, flexible wood is used for walking sticks and tool handles

Surface Forms

Oxandra singular
Oxandras plural

Etymology

Oxandra is a scientific Latin-style name for a group of tropical trees, and these plant names often come from Greek parts or are made to honour a person, so the exact origin is not certain. A helpful way to remember Oxandra is to think of ox as 'a strong animal' and andra as a name-like ending, so imagine a strong tree standing in the rainforests of Central and South America.