Amapola: 1 definition
Introduction:
Amapola 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) Amapola in North America is the name of a plant defined with Papaver rhoeas in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Papaver hookeri Baker (among others).
2) Amapola in Peru is also identified with Plumeria rubra It has the synonym Plumeria acutifolia Poir. (etc.).
3) Amapola in Philippines is also identified with Hibiscus mutabilis It has the synonym Gossypium barbadense L. (etc.).
4) Amapola in South America is also identified with Erythrina poeppigiana It has the synonym Micropteryx poepiggiana Walp. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (1991)
· Methodus Plantas Horti Botanici (1794)
· Lagascalia (1978)
· Ceiba (2003)
· The Gardeners Dictionary (1768)
· Bergens Mus. Årbok (1931)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Amapola, for example extract dosage, diet and recipes, pregnancy safety, side effects, health benefits, chemical composition, 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: Amapola de cerca, Amapola de opio, Amapola de sombra.
Full-text: Amapola de cerca, Amapola de opio, Amapola de sombra.
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