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genus Quassia

genus Quassia

9.9
A group of tropical trees and bushes with divided leaves and bright red flowers, some with medicinal bark
  • noun
  • /ˈdʒɛnəs ˈkwɑːsiə/
  • Specialized
translation icon : género Quassia
  • The bark of some trees in the genus Quassia is valued for its medicinal properties.

Examples

  • Many species in the genus Quassia produce striking scarlet flowers.

  • Researchers are studying the potential anti-malarial compounds found in the genus Quassia.

  • The genus Quassia includes several species known for their medicinal properties.

  • Many plants in the genus Quassia are found in tropical regions.

  • The bark of some trees in the genus Quassia is valued for its medicinal properties.

  • Researchers are studying the potential anti-malarial compounds found in the genus Quassia.

  • Many species in the genus Quassia produce striking scarlet flowers.

Surface Forms

genus Quassia singular
genera Quassia plural

Morphology

genus + quassia

The phrase is compositionally transparent: 'genus' names a biological rank and 'Quassia' is the plant name, so a learner who knows both words can infer this refers to the taxonomic group containing Quassia species. This follows standard, cross-linguistic scientific naming patterns and requires no idiomatic knowledge, making the meaning predictable from the parts.

Etymology

Genus Quassia is named after Quassi, a healer from Suriname who used the tree's bitter bark as a 'medicine'. So the name helps you remember these tropical trees and shrubs whose bark is still used as 'medicine'.