xanthoxylum

Meanings

• noun

  A genus of plants in the family Simaroubaceae, containing about 150 known species. Some species are used in traditional medicine.

  - "Xanthoxylum clavatum is a plant species in the genus Xanthoxylum."
  - "Xanthoxylum is a popular genus of plants used in traditional Chinese medicine."

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Variants

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xanthophyll , xanthophylls

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Etymology

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From the Greek words xanthos (yellow) and xylos (wood), referring to the yellow wood of some species.

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Trivia

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1. Xanthoxylum is native to Asia, Africa, and Central and South America.

2. Some Xanthoxylum species produce a red dye used in textiles and cosmetics.

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Related Concepts

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1. Simaroubaceae: The botanical family to which the genus Xanthoxylum belongs.

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Culture

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In traditional Chinese medicine, Xanthoxylum species are used for various purposes, including treating arthritis, reducing fever, and improving digestion.

How to Memorize "xanthoxylum"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a yellow tree with the name Xanthoxylum.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the name Xanthoxylum with yellow wood or traditional Chinese medicine.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic: Xanthoxylum = yellow wood medicine.

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