African bowstring hemp: 1 definition
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African bowstring hemp 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) African bowstring hemp in English is the name of a plant defined with Sansevieria hyacinthoides in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Veltheimia guineensis (L.) Neck. (among others).
2) African bowstring hemp is also identified with Sansevieria liberica It has the synonym Sansevieria chinensis Hort. ex Gentil (etc.).
3) African bowstring hemp is also identified with Sansevieria trifasciata It has the synonym Sansevieria jacquinii N.E. Br. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Bulletin of Miscellaneous Information, Royal Gardens, Kew (1915)
· Contributions from the United States National Herbarium (1904)
· Cytologia (1984)
· Journal of the Linnean Society, Botany (1875)
· Boll. Stud. Inform. Giardino Colon. (1918)
· Prodromus Plantarum Capensium (1794)
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Partial matches: Hemp.
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