Punica (Noun)
Meaning
Coextensive with the family Punicaceae.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The tree formerly classified as Punica protopunica, is now considered an ancestor of the pomegranate.
- In botanical nomenclature, the specific epithet punicoccus is a tribute to the old genus Punica.
- Phylogenetic analysis indicates that Punica is related to other members of the Lythraceae.
- Some species of Punica are considered an invasive plant species in non-native environments around the world.
- The dried flowers of Punica, known as gulkand in India, have been traditionally used in Ayurvedic medicine.