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genus Erythroxylon

genus Erythroxylon

9.9
A group of South American shrubs and small trees that includes the coca plant
  • noun
  • /ˈdʒɛnəs ˌɛrɪˈθrɒksɪlən/
  • Specialized
translation icon : género Erythroxylon
  • The genus Erythroxylon includes the famous coca plant.

Examples

  • The genus Erythroxylon includes the coca plant, which is valued for its alkaloids.

  • Scientists studied the medicinal properties of several species within the genus Erythroxylon.

  • Many species of the genus Erythroxylon are native to tropical regions of South America.

  • Many species within the genus Erythroxylon are important for traditional medicine.

  • Many species of the genus Erythroxylon are found in the Amazon rainforest.

  • The genus Erythroxylon is known for its various shrubs that thrive in tropical climates.

  • Researchers are exploring the ecological role of the genus Erythroxylon in its native habitat.

Synonyms

Erythroxylum
vsgenus Erythroxylon
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9.9

A group of South American small trees and shrubs including the coca plant

is the same name but spelled differently
Erythroxylon
vsgenus Erythroxylon
  • NSFW
9.9

A group of South American shrubs and small trees that includes the coca plant

is an alternative spelling for the same botanical name
genus Erythroxylum
vsgenus Erythroxylon
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of South American bushes and small trees that includes the coca bush

uses a different form of the name and wording for coca

Surface Forms

genus Erythroxylon singular
genera Erythroxylon plural

Morphology

genus + Erythroxylon

The meaning is directly compositional: 'genus' (a biological rank) combined with the proper name 'Erythroxylon' yields the taxonomic group named Erythroxylon. This naming pattern is standard in biology and cross-linguistically regular, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents can readily infer the MWE's meaning.

Etymology

The scientific name genus Erythroxylon comes from Greek words erythro and xylon, meaning 'red' and 'wood'. Plant scientists used this name for a group of South American shrubs and small trees, including the coca plant, so the name helps you remember it is a group of plants with 'red wood'.