Abia: 1 definition
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Abia means something in biology. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)Abia in Papua New Guinea is the name of a plant defined with Metroxylon sagu in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Metroxylon rumphii (Willd.) Mart. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Annals of Botany (1804)
· Nye Saml. Kongel. Dansk. Vidensk. Selsk. Skr. (1783)
· Growth and Development of True Sago Palm
· Hist. Nat. Palm. (1838)
· Rumphia (1843)
· with Special Reference to Accumulation of Starch in the Trunk: A Study on Morphology, Genetic Variation and Ecophysiology, and Their Implications for Cultivation. (2009)
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See also (Relevant definitions)
Ends with: Baabia, Barabia, Biabia, Eulophia dabia, Fruto de sabia, Ndabia, Orabia, Sabia, Shok-e-arabia, Tamo labia.
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