What is another word for Genus Curtisia?

Pronunciation: [d͡ʒˈɛnəs kɜːtˈɪzi͡ə] (IPA)

Genus Curtisia is a type of tree found in southern Africa that is known for its medicinal properties. It has several synonyms such as Curtisia dentata, Aspidosperma curtisiae, and Ochrosia curtisiae. The tree is commonly referred to as the Cape Lancewood due to its lance-shaped leaves. The bark of the tree was traditionally used by indigenous African tribes to relieve fever, stomach ailments and rheumatism. The tree has also been used to treat conditions such as high blood pressure and diabetes. Today, the bark is harvested sustainably and is used to produce commercial products such as herbal remedies and skin creams.

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What are the hypernyms for Genus curtisia?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    Angiosperms (flowering plants), Icacinaceae (curtisia) family, Magnoliopsida (dicotyledons) class, Plantae Kingdom.

Related words: plant genus, plant kingdom, plant classification, plant species

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