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genus bulnesia

 

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Noun genus bulnesia has 1 sense
  1. Bulnesia, genus Bulnesia - palo santo
    --1 is a kind of rosid dicot genus
    --1 is a member of Zygophyllaceae, family Zygophyllaceae, bean-caper family
    --1 has members: palo santo, Bulnesia sarmienti

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Genus Bulnesia

Description:

The genus Bulnesia refers to a group of flowering plants in the family Zygophyllaceae. It consists of approximately 12 species of deciduous trees and shrubs commonly found in South America.

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1 - Taxonomic Classification:

In taxonomy, Genus Bulnesia is the scientific name for a specific group of plants within the plant family Zygophyllaceae. It encompasses different species with similar characteristics and evolutionary relationships.

Example sentence: The genus Bulnesia belongs to the order Sapindales and the family Zygophyllaceae.

Sense 2 - Medicinal Properties:

Bulnesia species are known for their various medicinal properties. The bark and wood of some species are used in traditional medicine for treating wounds, promoting healing, and reducing inflammation.

Example sentence: The indigenous people have been using extracts from the genus Bulnesia to alleviate pain and heal skin ailments.

Sense 3 - Woodworking and Crafts:

The hard and durable wood of Bulnesia species is highly sought after for woodworking and crafting purposes. It is used in the construction of furniture, flooring, and musical instruments.

Example sentence: The luthier selected a piece of genus Bulnesia wood for crafting the body of the acoustic guitar.

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