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Crateva

Crateva

9.9
A group of tropical trees and bushes that grow in Asia, Africa, and the Americas
  • proper noun
  • Specialized
: Crateva
  • Botanists discovered a new variety within the Crateva genus in tropical Africa.

Examples

  • The leaves of Crateva are used in traditional remedies across many cultures.

  • Crateva species are known for their ornamental flowers and medicinal properties.

  • The Crateva tree is known for its medicinal properties.

  • Many species of Crateva are found in tropical regions.

  • Botanists discovered a new variety within the Crateva genus in tropical Africa.

  • The leaves of Crateva are used in traditional remedies across many cultures.

  • Many species of Crateva are found in tropical regions.

Synonyms

genus Crateva
vsCrateva
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of small tropical trees and shrubs with showy flowers

focuses on where they grow across Asia, Africa, and the Americas

Compounds

genus Crateva
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of small tropical trees and shrubs with showy flowers

Surface Forms

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Etymology

Crateva names a group of tropical trees and shrubs. A helpful way to remember it is to picture a wooden crate full of leaves and simple medicines, because these plants are often grown for their flowers and used in traditional remedies.