Nkolo: 1 definition
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Nkolo 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) Nkolo in Gabon is the name of a plant defined with Milicia excelsa in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Chlorophora alba A. Chev. (among others).
2) Nkolo in Mali is also identified with Pennisetum polystachion It has the synonym Setaria erubescens (Willd.) P. Beauv. (etc.).
3) Nkolo in Tanzania is also identified with Syzygium guineense It has the synonym Eugenia owariensis P. Beauv. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Revisio Generum Plantarum (1891)
· Hortus Bengalensis, or a catalogue … (1814)
· Botanical Journal of the Linnean Society (1979)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2007)
· Nomenclator Botanicus. Editio secunda (1841)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
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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: Nkolobe, Nkolobe-blen, Nkolobeblen, Nkologo, Nkolokolo.
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