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Nauclea

Nauclea

9.9
A tropical evergreen tree or shrub with smooth leathery leaves
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • Leaves of the Nauclea tree are used in traditional medicine in Southeast Asia.

Examples

  • Researchers collected bark samples from several mature Nauclea trees for chemical analysis.

  • The botanist discovered a new species within the genus Nauclea in the rainforest.

  • The Nauclea tree provides shade in tropical gardens.

  • Many species of Nauclea are used in traditional medicine.

  • The botanist discovered a new species within the genus Nauclea in the rainforest.

  • Researchers collected bark samples from several mature Nauclea trees for chemical analysis.

  • The Nauclea tree provides shade in tropical gardens.

Compounds

Nauclea diderrichii
  • South African
9.9

A large West African forest tree that has strong hard yellow brown wood

Surface Forms

Nauclea singular
Naucleas plural

Etymology

Nauclea is a scientific name from Greek, and a helpful way to remember it is to link nau- to 'ship', as in nautical, and imagine the tree's fruit or seed pods as little boats. That's why Nauclea names a group of tropical trees and shrubs whose fruit can look boat-like.