galipea
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/ˌɡælɪˈpiːə/
a botanical genus (bitter-barked shrubs/trees)
Etymology
'galipea' originates from New Latin as a botanical genus name, probably adopted from a local or vernacular name in the Americas referenced by early collectors and describers.
'galipea' entered botanical literature as the Latinized genus name used by 18th–19th century botanists and has been retained in modern taxonomies, though some species have been reclassified under related genera (for example, sometimes associated with 'Angostura').
Initially used as a local or vernacular name for certain bitter-barked trees, it became the scientific genus name 'Galipea' and now primarily denotes that taxonomic group rather than the general common-name use.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a genus of flowering plants in the rue family (Rutaceae), consisting of shrubs and small trees native to Central and South America; some species have bark used traditionally for medicinal purposes and are a source of alkaloids.
Several species of Galipea have been studied for their alkaloids and traditional medicinal uses.
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