A lontho: 1 definition

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A lontho 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) A lontho in Sierra Leone is the name of a plant defined with Abelmoschus esculentus in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Hibiscus longifolius Sessé & Moc. (among others).

2) A lontho is also identified with Hibiscus esculentus It has the synonym Hibiscus longifolius Sessé & Moc. (etc.).

Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):

· A Bahian Heritage. (1978)
· Methodus Plantas Horti Botanici (1794)
· Flora de Veracruz (1992)
· Cytologia (1986)
· Santeria Yoruba. (1995)
· Flora Indica (1832)

If you are looking for specific details regarding A lontho, for example pregnancy safety, side effects, health benefits, extract dosage, chemical composition, diet and recipes, have a look at these references.

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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.

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