Apon: 1 definition
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Apon 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) Apon in Philippines is the name of a plant defined with Amorphophallus paeoniifolius in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Arum rumphii Gaudich., nom. illeg. (among others).
2) Apon is also identified with Pistia stratiotes It has the synonym Apiospermum obcordatum Klotzsch (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Flora Cochinchinensis (1790)
· Meletemata Botanica (1832)
· Research Bulletin (1970)
· Flore de Madagascar et des Comores (1975)
· Rumphia (1836)
· Memoirs of the College of Agriculture, National Taiwan University (1991)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Apon, for example chemical composition, health benefits, extract dosage, pregnancy safety, side effects, 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: Aponapat, Aponaptri, Aponaptriya, Apong-apong, Apongbe, Aponlojusese, Apono, Aponogeton crispus, Aponogeton natans.
Ends with: Acacia del japon, Aneyapon, Blangocapon, Crosnes du japon, Neflier du japon, Oro-apon, Pino japon, Powerful weapon, Weapon.
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