Alpiste: 1 definition
Introduction:
Alpiste 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) Alpiste in Mexico is the name of a plant defined with Sorghum halepense in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Rhaphis halepensis (L.) Roberty (among others).
2) Alpiste in Spanish is also identified with Phalaris canariensis It has the synonym Phalaris avicularis Salisb. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Nuovo Giornale Botanico Italiano (1910)
· Nederlandsch Kruidkundig Archief. Verslangen en Mededelingen der Nederlandsche Botanische Vereeniging (1917)
· Journal of Cytology and Genetics (1983)
· Proceedings of the Biological Society of Washington (1916)
· Boletim da Sociedade Broteriana, ser. 2 (1990)
· Bulletin du Muséum d’Histoire Naturelle (1919)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Alpiste, for example chemical composition, pregnancy safety, side effects, health benefits, extract dosage, diet and recipes, have a look at these references.
This sections includes definitions from the five kingdoms of living things: Animals, Plants, Fungi, Protists and Monera. It will include both the official binomial nomenclature (scientific names usually in Latin) as well as regional spellings and variants.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Alpiste blanco, Alpiste de canarios, Alpiste valillo.
Full-text: Alpiste de canarios, Alpiste valillo, Alpiste blanco.
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