Achuku: 1 definition
Introduction:
Achuku 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) Achuku in East Africa is the name of a plant defined with Panicum maximum in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Anthaenantia gigantea (Kuntze) K. Schum. (among others).
2) Achuku is also identified with Sporobolus pyramidalis It has the synonym Agrostis pyramidata Lam. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Flora Brasiliensis seu Enumeratio Plantarum (1829)
· Repertorium Specierum Novarum Regni Vegetabilis (1930)
· Kew Bulletin (1965)
· Am. Journal of Botany (2005)
· Annuario del Reale Istituto Botanico di Roma (1903)
· Mém. ORSTOM (1977)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Achuku, for example chemical composition, side effects, diet and recipes, extract dosage, health benefits, pregnancy safety, 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)
Ends with: Ula machuku.
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