What is another word for Genus Physostigma?
Pronunciation: [d͡ʒˈɛnəs fˈa͡ɪsəstˌɪɡmə] (IPA) 
Genus Physostigma refers to a genus of flowering plants in the family Fabaceae. It comprises only one species known as Physostigma venenosum or the Calabar bean. This term has a limited number of synonyms, with the most commonly used alternative name being the Ordeal bean. It is native to tropical regions of West Africa and has been used for centuries in traditional medicine for its medicinal properties. It contains physostigmine, a powerful alkaloid that is used to treat various medical conditions, including glaucoma and Alzheimer's disease. As such, it has various other common names, including eserine, physostigmine, and Antillean beans.
