Afon: 1 definition
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Afon 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) Afon in Nigeria is the name of a plant defined with Treculia erinacea in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Antiaris toxicaria var. africana Scott-Elliot ex A. Chev. (among others).
2) Afon is also identified with Treculia africana It has the synonym Myriopeltis edulis Welw. ex Hook.f. (etc.).
3) Afon in Yoruba is also identified with Annona senegalensis It has the synonym Annona arenaria Thonn. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Annales des Sciences Naturelles; Botanique (1847)
· Vet. Parasitol. (2003)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2007)
· Synopseos Plantarum (1806)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2005)
· African Health Sciences (2006)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Afon, for example diet and recipes, side effects, extract dosage, chemical composition, 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.
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Ends with: Kafon.
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