Akilu: 1 definition
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Akilu 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) Akilu in India is the name of a plant defined with Bauhinia purpurea in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Bauhinia purpurea var. corneri de Wit (among others).
2) Akilu in Nigeria is also identified with Garcinia kola.
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Encyclopédie Méthodique. Botanique (1811)
· Ewé: The Use of Plants in Yoruba Society. (1995)
· Plantae Junghuhnianae (1852)
· Cat. Fl. Venez. (1945)
· Linnaea (1841)
· Santeria Yoruba. (1995)
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See also (Relevant definitions)
Ends with: Adakilu, Belladakilu, Belodakilu, Kasakilu, Kilunkakilu, Kosakilu, Neeli belladakilu, Nilibelladakilu, Tadakilu, Talakilu, Tavakilu.
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