Bassam: 1 definition
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Bassam 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)Bassam in Nigeria is the name of a plant defined with Khaya ivorensis in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Khaya caudata Stapf ex Hutch. & Dalziel (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Notulae Systematicae. (1911)
· Phytomedicine (2004)
· Flora of West Tropical Africa (1928)
· Pest Management Science (2005)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2004)
· Phytochemistry (3003)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Bassam, for example extract dosage, pregnancy safety, side effects, diet and recipes, 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)
Ends with: Acajou bassam, Acajou de bassam, Acajou grand bassam, Rabassam, Rooirabassam.
Full-text: Acajou bassam, Acajou grand bassam, Grand bassam mahogany, Acajou de bassam.
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Search found 2 books and stories containing Bassam; (plurals include: Bassams). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
The civilization of Babylonia and Assyria (by Morris Jastrow)
Part VI < [Chapter I - Excavations At Babylonian And Assyrian Sites]
From under the Dust of Ages (by William St. Chad Boscawen)