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Arrayán (funicular)
Arrayán may refer to: * '' Arrayán (TV series)'', a series aired on Canal Sur (Spain) from 2001 to 2013 * '' Myrtus communis'' or common myrtle, an evergreen shrub in Spain * ''Luma apiculata'' or Chilean myrtle, a flowering shrub in Argentina and Chile * ''Qualea ''Qualea'' is a flowering plant genus in the family Vochysiaceae. These plants occur in the Neotropics and their wood makes good timber and firewood and is used in construction. Some species of ''Qualea'' have medicinal properties. Species ... ingens'' or Vochysiaceae tree, a flowering plant in Colombia See also * {{disambiguation, plant ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arrayán (TV Series)
''Arrayán'' was a Spanish TV soap opera which was aired on Canal Sur. It became the longest running soap opera in Spanish television history, more than 2.400 episodes were aired between 2001 and 2013. The duration of each episode was about 25 to 30 minutes and was aired from Monday to Thursday at 21.45 h. Plot The story takes place in an existing luxury hotel in a fictional town but is filmed in Coin (Malaga) on the Andalusian coast, called "Hotel Arrayan". Germán Santisteban, its creator and director for decades, will retire; however, he is assassinated. This starts a chain of events. Although the plot of the series changed a lot, the series continues to show everyday life in the hotel, the lives of their workers and the relationship with other employees and with customers. Every season shows new characters and situations, serving as a springboard for many Andalusian actors, as well as enjoying the participation of renowned actors of Spanish national scene, hailing both from An ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Myrtus Communis
''Myrtus communis'', the common myrtle or true myrtle, is a species of flowering plant in the myrtle family Myrtaceae. It is an evergreen shrub native to southern Europe, North Africa, Western Asia, Macaronesia, and the Indian Subcontinent, and also cultivated. It is also sometimes known as Corsican pepper. The medicinal properties of ''Myrtus communis'' were utilized as early as 600 B.C.E. Symbolically and ritually important in ancient times, it was used to represent honor, justice, prosperity, generosity, hope, love, and happiness. In Greco-Roman mythology, numerous gods were associated with the common myrtle and its flowers, such as Aphrodite and Demeter. Also a key part of various Jewish traditions, it is one of the four species used in the festival of Sukkot, and the Bible records its use in purification ceremonies. As a shrub that thrives along waterways, it was also seen as a symbol of restoration and recovery. In Europe during the Renaissance, it came to be best know ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Luma Apiculata
''Luma apiculata'', the Chilean myrtle or ''temu'', is a species of flowering plant in the myrtle family, native to the central Andes between Chile and Argentina, at 33 to 45° south latitude. Growing to tall and wide, it is a vigorous, bushy, evergreen tree with fragrant flowers. Description The Chilean myrtle grows slowly, forming a small tree of around 10 to 15 m, rarely 20 m. Its trunk appears twisted and contorted and has smooth bark, coloured grey to bright orange-brown, which peels as the tree grows - giving a two-tone appearance of rich cinnamon colour, contrasted with cream. It is evergreen, with small, fragrant, oval leaves 2.0 to 2.5 cm long and 1.5 broad, and profuse white flowers in early to midsummer. Its fruit is an edible black or blue berry 1.0 cm in diameter, ripe in early autumn. Names and synonyms Synonyms include ''Eugenia apiculata'' DC., ''Myrceugenia apiculata'' (DC.) Niedenzu, and ''Myrceugenella apiculata'' (DC.) Kausel. Common names include ' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |