African nightshade: 1 definition
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African nightshade 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 nightshade in English is the name of a plant defined with Solanum scabrum in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Solanum scabrum Lam., nom. illeg., non Solanum scabrum Mill. (among others).
2) African nightshade is also identified with Solanum tarderemotum It has the synonym Solanum nigrum auct. non L. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Contr. Queensland Herb. (1974)
· Eclogae Americanae (1797)
· Apont. (1859)
· Histoire Naturelle, Médicale et Économique des Solanum (1813)
· Enum. Pl. (1809)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
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Partial matches: Nightshade.
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