Timon: 1 definition
Introduction:
Timon 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) Timon in English is the name of a plant defined with Timonius timon in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Nelitris timon (Spreng.) Britten (among others).
2) Timon in Philippines is also identified with Citrullus lanatus It has the synonym Momordica lanata Thunb. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Prodr. Flora Capensis, being a systematic description of the plants of the Cape Colony, Caffraria, & port Natal (1800)
· Uses of plants by the Indians (1991)
· Journal of the Arnold Arboretum (1937)
· Prodromus Plantarum Capensium (1794)
· Catalogus Seminum et Sporarum in Horto Botanico Universitatis Imperialis Tokyoensis (1915)
· Enumeratio Plantarum Africae Australis Extratropicae (1826)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Timon, for example extract dosage, side effects, pregnancy safety, health benefits, diet and recipes, chemical composition, have a look at these references.
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: Timon-timon, Timonius, Timonius flavescens, Timonius lasianthoides, Timonius timon, Timonius uniflorus.
Ends with: Timon-timon, Timonius timon.
Full-text: Timon-timon, Timonius timon, Auhula, Tung noh, Arapa, Girata, Lilet, Timonius, Limbi.
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Search found 2 books and stories containing Timon; (plurals include: Timons). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
The Imitative and Iterative Shakespeare–II < [October 1970]
Indian English Drama Models and Techniques < [July – September, 1987]
F. G. Lorca < [July 1952]