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Haematoxylon

Haematoxylon

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A small thorny tree or bush from tropical America that gives a red dye
  • noun
  • /ˌhiːməˈtɒksɪlən/
  • Specialized
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  • Researchers discovered a new medicinal compound in the bark of Haematoxylon trees.

Examples

  • The Haematoxylon tree is known for its vibrant bark.

  • The dye extracted from Haematoxylon is widely used in histological staining.

  • The botanical garden features a rare Haematoxylon specimen from South America.

  • Some species of Haematoxylon are used in traditional medicine.

  • The region was a habitat for Haematoxylon, a species of small tree found in parts of the southwestern Caribbean that was most commonly used to make a black dye.

  • The trees from the Haematoxylon genus thrive in tropical climates, showcasing their resilience.

  • In tropical America, Haematoxylon species are known for their spiny branches and dense foliage.

Synonyms

genus Haematoxylon
vsHaematoxylon
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A small group of spiny, bushy shrubs or small trees from tropical America

is identical in meaning and differs only in naming form
genus Haematoxylum
vsHaematoxylon
  • Specialized
9.9

A small group of tropical American shrubs and trees like the logwood tree

is the general description without mentioning particular species
Haematoxylum
vsHaematoxylon
  • Specialized
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A small group of spiny bushes and small trees from tropical America with wood used for dye

is the general group description without noting wood value

Compounds

genus Haematoxylon
  • Specialized
9.9

A small group of spiny, bushy shrubs or small trees from tropical America

Surface Forms

Haematoxylon singular
Haematoxylons plural

Etymology

Haematoxylon comes from Greek parts haema 'blood' and xylon 'wood', the same 'xylo-' you see in xylophone, because the tree's heartwood is deep red and was used as a dye. So Haematoxylon is the name for a small group of spiny shrubs and trees from tropical America known for their 'blood-coloured' wood.