African locust bean: 1 definition
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African locust bean 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 locust bean in English is the name of a plant defined with Parkia biglobosa in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Mimosa taxifolia Pers. (among others).
2) African locust bean is also identified with Parkia filicoidea It has the synonym Leucaena leucocephala (Lam.) de Wit (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Bulletin du Jardin Botanique de l’État (1955)
· Magazzino toscano (1772)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· African Journal of Biomedical Research (2002)
· Narrative of Travels and Discoveries in Northern and Central Africa (1826)
· Inga. (1754)
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Partial matches: Bean, Locust.
Starts with: African locust bean tree.
Full-text: African locust bean tree.
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