Lakum: 1 definition
Introduction:
Lakum 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)1) Lakum in Malaysia is the name of a plant defined with Cayratia japonica in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Cissus obovata Lawson (among others).
2) Lakum is also identified with Cayratia trifolia It has the synonym Cissus carnosa Lamarck (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Fl. Siam. Enum. (1926)
· Enumeratio Plantarum (1805)
· Sylva Telluriana (1838)
· Philippine Journal of Science (1918)
· Notulae Systematicae (Paris) (1911)
· Philippine Journal of Science (1916)
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This sections includes definitions from the five kingdoms of living things: Animals, Plants, Fungi, Protists and Monera. It will include both the official binomial nomenclature (scientific names usually in Latin) as well as regional spellings and variants.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Lakumi, Lakumuki.
Ends with: Pilakum.
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