African hemp: 1 definition
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African 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 hemp in English is the name of a plant defined with Sansevieria trifasciata in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Sansevieria jacquinii N.E. Br. (among others).
2) African hemp is also identified with Sparrmannia africana It has the synonym Sparmannia africana L.f..
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Bulletin of Miscellaneous Information, Royal Gardens, Kew (1915)
· Supplementum Plantarum Systematis Vegetabilium Editionis Decimae Tertiae (1782)
· Bengal Plants
· Gard. Chron., (1912)
· Rev. Cult. Colon. (1904)
· Cytologia (1984)
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Partial matches: Hemp.
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